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Terms to discuss argument writing

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Affirm/pro
to state as a fact in a positive manner; in favor
analysis/synthesis
detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation
argument
a reason or set of reasons with logic and/or evidence with the aim of persuading others that an idea or action is right or wrong.
claim
an assertion of the truth of something; a statement that something is so
Cohesion
the formation of a perfect whole;unity
concluding statement
A strong ending sentence that provides an ending point
Counterclaim
a statement or claim made in answer to or direct opposition of another claim
Evidence/Reasons
the available body of facts or info indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
impact
analysis that connects the claim and the warrant with the desired outcome; it communicates to the audience why they should care about the claim and the warrant
Modals
can, could, shall, should, will, would, may, might, must - verbs that express mood or tense
negate/con
to state as a fact in a negative manner; against
process
A series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end
product
an essay in its final; complete form
purpose
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
Rebut/Rebuttal
to state that something is false
refute/refutation
to prove with reasoning and evidence that something is false
transitions
words or phrases used to connect ideas together
warrant
the reasons why the claim is true and the evidence and/or logic to support them
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