claim - the statement that the writer will prove to be true, evidence - facts used to support an argument or a claim, reasoning - explains how the evidence supports the claim, fact - something that is true and can be proven, opinion  - a belief or attitude about something that isn't necessarily based on facts, background information - introduces and explains the topic, credible - believable or trustworthy, relevant - closely connected to what is being discussed, counter claim - recognizing the opposite side of the argument, direct quote - copying language directly from a piece of writing and using quotation marks to show it is someone else's exact words, paraphrase - sharing the main points of someone else's idea in your own words, conclusion - the ending of a paragraph or essay that sums up the important point(s), citation - a way to give credit to someone for their idea by telling where you found it,

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