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Argument Writing

TermDefinition
Argument in life conflicts engaged in using language
Argument in writing opinions that can be backed up with evidence
claim statements about what is true or good or about what should be done or believed; an opinion
counterclaim/opposing claim an argument that negates the writer's claim
rebuttal a written or verbal response to a counterclaim
The object of the rebuttal to take into account the ideas presented in the counterclaim and explain why they are not persuasive enough or important enough to outweigh your claim
refute argue against a position or prove it to be wrong
evidence details, facts and reasons that support a debatable claim.
anecdotal evidence evidence based on personal observation and experience often in the form of a brief story. Can come from the writer, friends, family and acquaintances
factual evidence data, confirmed facts and research performed by experts
problem any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty; a question proposed for solution or discussion
issue a point,matter, or dispute, the decision of which is of special or public importance: ex. political issues
annotation indicating key parts of the text by writing notes in the margin that summarize, question, and expand the author's point.
analyze to examine, closely study, and evaluate a text by breaking down and examining its elements to comprehend its meaning
bias a general tendency or leaning in one direction; a partiality toward one view over another
formal style writing that is free of slant, abbreviations, symbols, email shortcut language, contractions and the use of the personal pronoun "I"
organization structure/patterns the way facts and details are arranged in a text that helps the reader understand the text
tone an author's attitude toward a subject
relevant appropriate, significant and important to the matter at hand
Created by: tjcarey
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