Argument Notes 2

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5 questions

1

Define claim

a conclusion drawn from little evidence

a writer's position on a topic

reasons that say something over and over again using different words

a brief account of an event used to prove a point

a writer's position on a problem or issue

documented evidence of someone's comments on a topic

an opposing viewpoint on an issue or problem

words that make a people feel strongly about something

fact

quotation

example

anecdote

fact

quotation

example

statistic

Define claim

a conclusion drawn from little evidence

a writer's position on a topic

reasons that say something over and over again using different words

a brief account of an event used to prove a point

What is a counterargument?

a writer's position on a problem or issue

documented evidence of someone's comments on a topic

an opposing viewpoint on an issue or problem

words that make a people feel strongly about something

Which of the following are types of evidence?

anecdote

statistic

example

hasty generalization

either/or fallacy

This is a type of evidence where the author gives a brief account of an event used to prove a point.

fact

quotation

example

anecdote

This is a statement that can be proved true. 

fact

quotation

example

statistic