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Argumentative Vocab
Review these terms to ensure you know the vocabulary for our Argumentative Unit.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Argument | presents the writer's claim or position on an issue, using evidence and reasoning to support its ideas. |
| Claim | A claim is a position or statement on a topic, an opinion with which others might disagree. |
| Reason | an explanation you provide to the readers that convinces them that your ideas make sense. They support the writer's claim. |
| Evidence | a statement of truth that confirms your ideas, like a statistic, fact, quotation from a source, or other supporting example. |
| Counterclaim | reasoning or support that is in direct opposition to a claim. |
| Rebuttal | a section where you respond to the counterclaim in a way that shows your position is the stronger one |
| Position | your view or opinion on a topic, or the side with which you agree. |
| Source | the place from where you received information, like a text, video, graphic, etc. |
| Bias | an opinion or liking that does not let one be fair; prejudice. |
| Formal | speak to the reader in an academic way, using the third-person point of view, vocabulary specific to the topic, and a serious tone. |