Argumentative Text

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What is a claim in argumentative text?

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A statement or opinion that the author is trying to prove is true.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Proof that the author uses to back up a claim.

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Who is the intended audience of a text?

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The listener, viewer, or reader of a text.

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What is a fact?

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Something that actually exists and can be proven true.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument made to oppose another claim.

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What does it mean to rebut?

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To argue against a claim or evidence.

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What is bias in writing?

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A tendency to favor one side over another, affecting objectivity.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view.

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What is a proposition?

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A statement that expresses a judgment or opinion.