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RI8 Arguments-EMS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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" |