CFA 3 Argumentative Writing, Edit, and Revising

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported with evidence.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim, providing an alternative viewpoint.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the purpose of revising in writing?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and improving a piece of writing to enhance clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

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What does it mean to edit a piece of writing?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a written work.

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What is the importance of supporting evidence in argumentative writing?

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Supporting evidence strengthens a claim by providing facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions that validate the argument.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on absolute certainty or proof.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or argumentative piece.