Argument Vocabulary

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What is the evidence?

Back

The evidence is the facts, quotes, and other information that supports the statement.

Front

A statement is ________.

Back

What an argument is trying to convince you.

Front

What is the explanation and logic of "why" the evidence provided makes the statement more true?

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Reasoning

Front

The author's purpose is ___________.

Back

The reason why the author decided to write about a particular topic.

Front

What does the author do when being objective?

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Only looks at the facts and is not influenced by personal beliefs, opinions or prejudices.

Front

The audience of the text is _______________.

Back

The people you imagine reading or listening.

Front

When an author lets personal beliefs, opinions, or prejudices influence him.

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Being subjective

Front

A counterargument is a counterclaim that is __________.

Back

A claim made by someone who disagrees with your claim and has evidence.

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fact

Back

a true statement

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A ____________ is a response to a counterclaim using evidence and reasoning to demonstrate that your claim is correct.

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Rebuttal