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Arguments and Claims
McGraw Hill Lesson Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Compare | To find the similarities of two things |
| Contrast | To compare the differences of two things |
| Argument | a piece of writing or speech expressing and defending an opinion about a topic |
| Claim | a statement expressing a main idea of an argument |
| Debatable | something that can be proven or disproven |
| Delineate | to describe, trace, or outline |
| Evidence | facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim; Proof |
| Reasoning | statements, questions, and appeals that explain why a reader should consider the evidence that is presented and accept the claim |