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As used in English class, what is a warrant?

What is an argument?

Introduction to Argument

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What is an argument?
A claim plus reasons and evidence
A fight that breaks out in the parking lot.
A disagreement between two people.
Another word for a claim
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As used in English class, what is a warrant?
What the police issue when they arrest someone
The explanation of how evidence backs up a claim
Information that opposes a counterclaim.
Another person's point of view
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As used in English class, what is evidence?
The reasoning behind a claim.
Restating the original claim
The DNA I planted at the crime scene
Statistics, data, quotes, research results, facts, etc.
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What is a counterclaim?
Evidence in support of the original claim
An argument where both sides are equally valid and important
A claim that opposes the original claim
Another way of stating the original claim, like a conclusion
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In an argument, what should the writer do in his or her conclusion?
Show that there are so many ideas, you can't pick one.
Offer extra evidence in support of the claim.
Bring up another point of view not discussed before
Restate the original claim in different words
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What is a claim?
What someone is famous for.
A statement taking a stand on an issue
The evidence an author provides
Same as argument.
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What is a rebuttal?
Harsh words used to attack someone's argument
An explanation of how the original claim is false
Evidence against a counterclaim that supports original claim
Another, unrelated claim