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argument vocab
Term | Definition |
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argument | opinions that can be backed up with evidence |
claim | the side of the issue being argued; opinion |
evidence | information used as proof; facts, data, etc. |
counterclaim | the opposite of the writer's opinion |
fact | a statement that is certain and can be proven |
subordinating conjunctions | words or phrases that connect parts of your writing (because, since, while) |
anecdote | based on personal observations and experiences; often a brief story |
commentary | sentences that explain what's important about the evidence and why it proves the claim |
audience | the people you intend to read your writing |
topic sentence | the first sentence in a paragraph that explains what the paragraph is about |