Elements of Argumentative Text

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What are statements that can be proven, observed, or measured?

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Facts

Front

What are specific pieces of information that support a claim, such as facts, quotes, and statistics?

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Evidence

Front

What does it mean to convince someone?

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To persuade

Front

What expresses a position or makes a claim about an issue or problem, and supports that position with reasons and evidence?

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Argument

Front

Which sentence is the BEST example of a claim?

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In this spring of 1953 the free world weighs one question above all others: the chance for a just peace for all peoples.

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What is a statement that reflects personal beliefs or feelings?

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Opinion

Front

What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To persuade the audience to accept a particular viewpoint.

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What is a reason in an argument?

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A statement that explains why the claim is valid.

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What type of evidence includes personal stories or anecdotes?

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Anecdotal evidence

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.