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Writing an Argument Reading Arguementative Texts
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What is a claim?
the writer's position on an issue or problem
a writer's credibility with an audience
evidence that brings you to a general idea
a counterargument
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What are reasons?
words with strongly positive or negative connotations
facts that can be proven by experts
words that sound like the noise they are describing
statements made to justify an action
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What do transition words do?
link ideas
draw conclusions
hook your reader
support claims
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Where should you develop (add evidence and reasons) to support your claims?
development of claims occurs in the body paragraphs
development of claims occurs in the introduction
development of claims occurs in the conclusion
It is not necessary to develop claims in a persuasive essay.
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What is one thing you should include in your persuasive essay's introduction?
strong reasons and evidence
development of claims
inferences and quotations
a controlling idea that includes your topic and opinion
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What is the appropriate style and tone when writing a persuasive essay?
casual, informal
direct, formal
Style and tone do not matter as long as you are right!
confrontational and defensive
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When should you revise your argumentative essay?
It's the last step before hitting "publish"
During the brainstorming process
After finishing the first draft
After editing it
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Evidence can be...
a person's beliefs, feelings, or opinions on a specific issue
inaccurate facts that lead to false conclusions
facts, expert opinions, or examples that back up a claim
writing that tries to sway the readers' feelings or beliefs
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Support for a claim consists of ...
the reasons and evidence given to support a claim
the position the other side takes in the argument
a conclusion drawn from too little evidence
figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification
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What is one thing argumentative texts rely on?
celebrity testimonials
logical appeals
bandwagon appeals
attacking the person
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Which of the following would NOT be considered evidence?
facts
examples
opinions
data
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What is a counterclaim?
a guess that is not supported by the evidence provided
an argument made to respond to a claim
a dangerous type of overgeneralization
a conclusion drawn from too little evidence
