argumentative vocabulary

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What is a rebuttal?

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A counterargument or your response to the counterclaim explaining why it is incorrect/unproven. 

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Counterclaim

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A statement made by someone that goes against the claim.

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A claim is...

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what an argument is trying to convince you of.

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What is the evidence?

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Evidence is the facts, quotes, and other information that supports the claim.

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A counter-argument is a counter-claim which is...

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a claim made by someone who doesn’t agree with your claim and has evidence.

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A(n) _____ is a response to a counter-claim using evidence and reasoning to prove your claim is right.

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Rebuttal

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Every argument begins with one of these.

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claim

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To support a claim, you should have one or more of these, which tell why.

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reason

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__________ is the opposing claim; the other side

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Counter-claim

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evidence

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quotes or facts that support a claim