claim, The author's main point; a statement the author believes to be true. It has to be arguable!, Finding gold, counterclaim, The opposite viewpoint of the author's claim; often begins with - Some people believe/argue/feel/think that…, agreement, relevant evidence, What the author uses to support their claim; facts,statistics,quotes, expert opinions, The writers style of writing, credible, The author is able to be trusted. Look for the author's credentials and background, where the article was published, (website), reliable evidence used to support the claim., You tell the truth, direct address, Rhetorical device using the pronouns you or yourself to get the reader's attention and connect them to the topic., Where a person lives, rhetorical question, Does not need a reply. Writers use them to engage the reader or to suggest that their arguments make the answer obvious., Multiple choice questions, sweeping generalization, Rhetorical device that includes statements that are too broad; they often include words such as all,everyone, every time, anything, no one, and none., Cleaning up your rough draft.

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