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Match the correct argumentative vocabulary word to the correct definition.

Reasons
Argument
Counterclaim
Claim
Purpose
Evidence

The main point or stand the author is taking.
Claim, position, or idea supported by reasons and backed up with evidence.
The reason the author writes a text.
Supports the reasons to provide proof for the claim.
To show awareness of the other side of an argument in order to diminish it.
To clarify how the evidence connects to the claim and why readers should agree with the claim.

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Here are the correct matches for the argumentative vocabulary words with their definitions:

  • Claim: The main point or stand the author is taking.
  • Argument: Claim, position, or idea supported by reasons and backed up with evidence.
  • Purpose: The reason the author writes a text.
  • Evidence: Supports the reasons to provide proof for the claim.
  • Counterclaim: To show awareness of the other side of an argument in order to diminish it.
  • Reasons: To clarify how the evidence connects to the claim and why readers should agree with the claim.