Argument review

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence refers to facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics that support a claim.

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What is the topic of an argument?

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The topic of an argument is what the argument is about.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument expresses the opposite point of view from the claim.

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Which type of information is relevant in an argument?

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Relevant information helps to support the argument and is directly related to the topic.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is a statement that opposes the main claim in an argument.

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What does it mean to support an argument?

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To support an argument means to provide evidence and reasoning that backs up the claim.

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What is the purpose of an argument?

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The purpose of an argument is to persuade the audience to accept a particular point of view.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or argument.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.