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RI8 Arguments-EMS
Term | Definition |
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fact | a statement that can be proved or disproved |
opinion | a statement that is debatable; uses words like best, most, everybody, etc. |
hook | the way an author interests their readers in the topic |
red herring | a fact that is related to the topic but has nothing to do with what the author is claiming about it. (distraction technique) |
outline | the main points and organization of an argument or essay |
claim | the statement that the author is trying to prove |
support | evidence |
evidence | facts, descriptions, effects, etc. of a reason or claim |
topic sentence | The main idea of a paragraph; reason |
thesis statement | claim; statement the author is trying to prove |
argument | statements for or against something; often has "should" |