Arguments and Claims

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Define: argument

• an attempt to persuade others to agree with an idea or course of action

• a claim

• the evidence for a claim

• a statement made by an expert or authority on a subject

Jim’s argument on vaccines seemed reasonable, but Lisa questioned his _____________________ since he has no medical experience.

• credibility

• tone

• bias

• claim

True or false: a claim has to be an arguable statement

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• False

a position or viewpoint along with the claims and eveidence used to support that position

• argument

• relevant

• rebuttal

• claim

A perspective on an issue or topic, must be debateable

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Claim

• Counterargument

What is the primary purpose of using a claim in an argument?

• To provide a summary of the topic

• To state the opinion or position

• To offer a conclusion

• To list the sources