Argument Writing Vocabulary

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The opposite point of view that is arguing against you in an argument is the ____________________.

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counterargument

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The main purpose of any argument is to _________________.

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persuade

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Another word for PERSUADE is_________________________.

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convince

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What is a claim?

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the central idea you're trying to convince someone to agree with

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What is an argument?

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a debate involving different points of view

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What is a reason in an argument?

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a statement that supports your claim

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What is evidence in an argument?

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facts, statistics, examples, and quotations that support your reasons

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What is a rebuttal?

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a response to a counterargument that refutes it

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What does it mean to analyze an argument?

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to examine the components of an argument to understand its effectiveness

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What is a persuasive technique?

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a method used to convince someone of a particular point of view