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Claim

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The writer’s stance, or overall argument.

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Reasons

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Main points that use logic or reasoning to justify the writer’s claim.

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Data

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Evidence (facts) that support the reasons (claim).

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Joint

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The warrant of bridge that connects data to the writer’s reasons and claim.

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Counterclaim

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A claim that disagrees with the writer’s claim. (The opposition stance)

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Rebuttal

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Evidence that disputes or disagrees with the counterclaim.