Terms in argumentative essays Flashcards
1
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an idea about which the opinions of people are different.
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issue
2
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a statement by an author about an issue.
has a significant amount of disagreement about it.
needs supporting arguments
also called a position, stand, or point of view.
A
claim
3
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an idea that supports the claim.
A
argument
4
Q
facts in the real world that can be used to support an argument.
A
evidence
5
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an idea given by the opposing side against the claim given in the argumentative essay.
A
counterargument
6
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the response to the counterargument
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rebuttal
7
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stands for “proposition” or “for,” meaning points in favor of the argument or supporting the main claim
A
pro
8
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-stands for “contra” or “against,” referring to points opposing the argument or presenting objections to the main claim
A
con
