American Identities Flashcards
Get an A in American Identities
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a statement of opinion that the author is asking her or his audience to accept as true.
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claim
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the facts, data, or reasoning upon which the claim is based. Essentially, the facts making the case for the claim.
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grounds
3
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what links the grounds to the claim
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warrant
4
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gives additional support for the claim by addressing different questions related to your claim
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backing
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the limits to the claim or an understanding that the claim is not true in all situations
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qualifier
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when the author addresses the opposing views
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rebuttal
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