What is an argument? | Khan Academy

What is another word for "convince"?

• Persuade

• Threaten

• Entertain

• Inform

What has to support an opinion in an argument? 

• Data

• Fact

• Observable Reality

• All of the above

Why do opinions need to be backed up with evidence?

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How would evidence showing that sugar is unhealthy for people to consume in large amounts help this person's argument? 

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If we added information on what the government SHOULD do in this situation, would that help this person's argument? Why or why not?

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TRUE OR FALSE: If someone gives a claim and DOES NOT support it with evidence, their argument is not valid because it is not supported, it is just their opinion. 

• True

• False