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The audience of a text is...
the people you imagine reading, listening, or watching.
the people coming to a concert.
always your teacher.
determined by the topic only.
The author's purpose is...
A = C + E + R.
presenting information without the filter of the author's personal beliefs.
the “what” of an argument.
the reason the author decides to write about a particular topic.
a conclusion that is supported by evidence and reasoning is known as a(n)...
Counter-argument
Claim
Argument
Rebuttal
A claim is...
what an argument is trying to convince you of.
part of the “why” of the argument.
what the author is going against.
what determines the author's tone.
What is the evidence?
Evidence is often an opinion.
Evidence is the facts, quotes, and other information that supports the claim.
Evidence is a claim made by someone who doesn’t agree with your claim.
Evidence means means presenting information without the filter of your personal beliefs.
_____ is the explanation and logic of why the evidence provided makes the claim more true.
Reasoning
Claim
Counter-argument
Rebuttal
A counter-argument is a counter-claim which is...
the facts, quotes, and paraphrased information given to support the claim of an argument.
the other part of the “why” in an argument.
the people you imagine reading or listening or watching.
a claim made by someone who doesn’t agree with your claim and has evidence.
A(n) _____ is a response to a counter-claim using evidence and reasoning to prove your claim is right.
Audience
Author's Purpose
Rebuttal
Reasoning
What does an author do when he/she is being objective?
Lets personal beliefs, opinions, or biases influence him/her.
Considers his/her audience.
Looks only at the facts and is not influenced by personal beliefs, opinions, or biases.
Persuades you to buy something, make you laugh, etc.
Author lets personal beliefs, opinions, or biases influence him/her.
Being objective
Being subjective
Rebuttal
Author's purpose
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