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Elements of an Argument

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Across
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a specific instance that illustrates a general idea.
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documented record of someone's comments about a topic.
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_________ appeals use feelings, rather than facts, to persuade.
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A statement that many people accept to be true but is not necessarily so.
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a writer's position on a problem or an issue
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is made up of a claim and support.
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acknowledges an opposing viewpoint and then "counters" that viewpoint with further reasons or evidence.
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a statement that can be proved true
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a brief account of an event that can be used to illustrate a point.
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convince you to do or believe something.
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is specific information that is used to back up a reason
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_________ techniques, or methods designed to influence readers.
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a fact given in number form.
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_________ appeals use sound reasoning and facts to convince readers.