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Argument Writing terms

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argument
attempt to persuade someone to think or act in a certain way; an opinion with facts
claim
statement that the writer is trying to prove true; position, thesis, opinion
reason
a statement that supports your claim; tells why or how
evidence
facts; proof from a credible or trusted source
statistical evidence
numerical information
expert evidence
people considered experts in the topic who give their personal interpretation of the information
facts or examples (evidence)
descriptions that give specific details to support the writer's claim
explanation
Explains how the evidence logically (makes sense) supports the reason
counterclaim
Statement opposing or against the claim; opposing argument
rebuttal
explains why a counterclaim is wrong and/or weaker than the opposing view
call to action
Usually comes at the conclusion (end) and the writer asks the reader to take action supporting the writer's claim (position)
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