Argument

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What is an argument?

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An argument is a statement or series of statements that present a claim and provide reasons or evidence to support it.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is your opinion or argument that you want to prove.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is the argument against a claim, representing the opposing viewpoint.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

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The purpose of a counterclaim is to address and refute the opposing argument.

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What does it mean to refute an argument?

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To refute an argument means to provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or contradicts it.

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What is a reason in an argument?

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A reason is a statement that explains why a claim is true or valid.

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What is a fallacy?

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A fallacy is a flaw in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

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What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

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A claim is the main argument being made, while a counterclaim is the opposing argument.

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What is the role of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay or paper.