Match the correct argumentative vocabulary words to the correct definition argument counterclaim evidence purpose claim reasons to clarify how the evidence connects to the claim and why readers should agree with the claim the main point or stand the author is taking supports the reasons to provide proof for the claim claim position or idea supported by reasons and backed up with evidence to show awareness of the other side of argument in order to diminish it the reason the author writes a text

Answer 1

Sure! Here’s a matching of the argumentative vocabulary words with their correct definitions:

1. Claim - the main point or stand the author is taking.

2. Counterclaim - to show awareness of the other side of the argument in order to diminish it.

3. Evidence - supports the reasons to provide proof for the claim.

4. Purpose - the reason the author writes a text.

5. Reasons - position or idea supported by reasons and backed up with evidence.

6. To clarify how the evidence connects to the claim and why readers should agree with the claim - often referred to as "warrant" or "explanation" (not listed but is crucial in argumentative writing).

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