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argumentative text
a text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion
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bias
a particular inclination, feeling, or opinion about a subject that is often preconceived or unreasoned
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claim
an assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue
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credibility
the quality of having reliable and trust worthy characteristics which may be influenced by an author having expertise on a topic, using unbiased and accurate reasoning, and sources to support ideas, and providing current and up-to-date information
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faulty reasoning
a logically incorrect argument, or fallacy, that contains a conclusion that is not supported by data, has limited information, and/or includes personal opinion or bias
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misleading
statements or comments that are not entirely accurate
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reliable
credible or believable
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Inference
A conclusion one can draw from the presented details, and use evidence to prove it.
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audience
the intended target group for a message, regardless of the source
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rhetorical device
a technique that an author or speaker uses to influence or persuade an audience
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controlling idea
the main central idea of a text
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key ideas
main or important ideas in text
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supporting details
Facts or details that help develop and support the main idea
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