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Argument Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Claim | Your argument or point you are trying to prove. |
| Reasons (sub-claims) | The supporting reasons why you think your claim is true. |
| Evidence | Data, statistics, or facts that help support your claim. |
| Warrant | Connects your reasons and evidence to the major claim. |
| Rebuttal | Acknowledging the argument for the other side. |
| Rhetoric | Using language effectively and persuasively. |
| Exigence | The issue the speaker is inspired to respond to. |
| Audience | The intended person, people, or group the author is trying to speak out to. |
| Purpose | The intended outcome of your argument. |
| Persuasion | The position you are carrying. |