Duplicate of Argumentative Writing Terms

Question 1

Why does Mrs. Ross call the rebuttal, "the big BUT?"

Accepted Answer

It is like saying, "my opponent thinks this, BUT..."

Question 2

What do you do in the rebuttal? (aka the big BUT)

Accepted Answer

Explain why the counterclaim is wrong.

Question 3

Why is it important to include a counterclaim in your argumentative writing?

Accepted Answer

To add strength to your own argument., So that you can disprove it with strong evidence.

Question 4

Strong arguments require evidence from credible sources. HOW can you test source credibility?

Accepted Answer

Put the source through the CRAAP test.

Question 5

Which of the following answers could be used as credible EVIDENCE in argumentative writing?

Accepted Answer

Expert Opinion, Personal Experience, Facts or Statistics

Question 6

What is a counterclaim?

Accepted Answer

An opposing view., The opposite argument., The other side of the argument.

Question 7

This element of argumentative writing (aka bridge) explains evidence & connects it to the claim

Accepted Answer

Warrant

Question 8

This element of argumentative writing states what you are arguing for.

Accepted Answer

Claim

Question 9

Which elements HAVE to be included in strong argumentative writing?

Accepted Answer

Counterclaim & ReBUTtal, Warrant, Evidence, Claim

Question 10

What term does your teacher refer to as, "the big BUT..."

Accepted Answer

ReBUTTal

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