Match the following argumentative vocabulary word with its definition. Claim:
Reason:
Counterargument:
Thesis statement:
Transitions:
Argument:
Evidence:
Persuasive:
Audience:
Credible:

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The opposing viewpoint of the claim.

Word phrases, or sentences that introduce each part of the argument.

The quality of beign believable or worthy of trust.

The opinion of the writer.

A text that expresses the author's position about a topic and why that position is correct.

The group of people to be convinced.

Information that supports the reason.

States the topic , the author's claim, and at least one reason to support the claim.

Capable of convincing.

Support for the claim (text evidence)

The opposing viewpoint of the claim

Argument

Word phrases, or sentences that introduce each part of the argument.

Transition

The quality of beign believable or worthy of trust.

Credible

The opinion of the writer.

Thesis statement

A text that expresses the author's position about a topic and why that position is correct.

Counterargument

The group of people to be convinced.

Audience

Information that supports the reason.

Evidence

Capable of convincing.

Persuasive

Support for the claim (text evidence)

Reason

montesquieu took the view that the roman republic had powers separated so that no one could usurp complete power. in the british constitutional system, montesquieu discerned a separation of powers among the monarch, parliament, and the courts of law.

c) legal battles last five weeks after the election due to the narrow victory in several states.