Argumentative Text

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What are reasons in an argumentative text?

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The main points made in your essay to justify your 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 evidence in an argumentative text?

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Proof that the author uses to back up a claim.

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What does biased mean in writing?

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A piece of writing that focuses more on opinions than facts.

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What is an argument?

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A statement or series of statements that support a claim.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument made to oppose another claim.

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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 rebuttal?

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A response to a counterclaim that argues against it.

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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.