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Argumentative vocabulary #1 - types of evidence & terms

Includes types of evidence and other basic argumentation vocabulary

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claima writer's position or statement that proves the thesis. Therefore, it is typically at the beginning of each body paragraph in an argumentative essay.
statistica number fact
counterargumenta statement made to oppose another person's opinion and then explain why that opinion is opposed. This makes your own argument stronger.
expert opiniona statement made by someone with experience, education, or authority in a subject area
evidencefacts, examples, statistics, expert opinions, and anecdotes which help to prove or support a claim
anecdotea short, descriptive story used to help prove a point
thesisa statement that answers a prompt or questions, and may call for action or attention. It requires claims and evidence to be proven.
analysisan explanation of how the evidence (quotes/paraphrases) relate to the thesis/claim


Seventh Grade Language Arts
Marion Local Middle School
Maria Stein, OH

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