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Question 1

Counterargument

Answer 1

Or set of reason put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument. When writing in the argumentative mode, it is MANDATORY that thew writer acknowledge the “other” side to his or her argument. It is part of the refutation of someone else’s claim to support your own “side” of the argument you are making.

Question 2

Claim

Answer 2

If somebody gives an argument to support his/her position, it is called making a claim.

Question 3

Evidence

Answer 3

A type of literary device that appears in different categories essays and these in the form of paraphrase and quotations. It is presented to persuade the readers and used with powerful arguments in the texts or essays.

Question 4

Warrant

Answer 4

The glue that holds the argument together