Argumentative Terms Review

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What is a claim?

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An arguable statement.

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What is an argument?

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When people have opposing views about the same topic or idea.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A single point of view regarding a topic within an argument.

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What type of evidence is a survey conducted in 2021 that found 68% of people prefer online shopping?

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Statistic.

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How many claims must be present in an argument?

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At least 2 claims.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument made to oppose another argument.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterargument that defends the original claim.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Information or data that supports a claim.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A claim made to refute or oppose another claim.

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What is the purpose of an argument?

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To persuade others to accept a particular point of view.