Match the correct argumentative vocabulary word to the correct definition: (1 point)

Question

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Reasons
Counterclaim
Claim
Argument
Evidence
Purpose

to show awareness of the other side of an argument in order to diminish it

to clarify how the evidence connects to the claim & why readers should agree with the claim

the reason the author writes a text

claim, position, or idea supported by reasons and backed up with evidence

supports the reasons to provide proof for the claim

the main point or stand the author is taking

Answer 1

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

• Reasons: to clarify how the evidence connects to the claim & why readers should agree with the claim

• Counterclaim: to show awareness of the other side of an argument in order to diminish it

• Claim: the main point or stand the author is taking

• Argument: claim, position, or idea supported by reasons and backed up with evidence

• Evidence: supports the reasons to provide proof for the claim

• Purpose: the reason the author writes a text