Argument & Claims Terms

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What is a claim?

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A claim is the main point the author states, which they believe to be true and can be argued.

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What is NOT associated with a claim?

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A descriptive thesis statement is NOT associated with a claim.

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What is an argument?

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An argument is when the author expresses a point of view and supports that view with evidence.

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What is conflicting evidence?

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Conflicting evidence is evidence that works to disprove the author’s viewpoint and argument.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is the opposite view of the author's claim that can also be proved and supported with evidence.

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What is relevant evidence?

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Relevant evidence includes facts, examples, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions used to support an argument.

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

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The purpose of evidence in an argument is to support the author's claim and strengthen their position.

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What is an example of a claim?

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An example of a claim could be: 'School uniforms improve student discipline.'

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What is an example of a counterclaim?

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An example of a counterclaim could be: 'School uniforms limit students' self-expression.'

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the author's main point.