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"A Quilt of a Country"

by Anna Quindlen

Types of Evidence

Counterclaim or Counterargument

Direct Quote

Opinion Poll

Expert in the field

Historical Allusions

Literary Allusions

Note this Term:

Allusion-a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

Evaluating an Argument

The counterclaim or counterargument occurs when you address the other side of your argument.

Your argument is strengthened by addressing questions people may have about your claim.

An argument presents a claim, or position, on an issue and supports it with reasons and evidence.

As we read, pay attention to how the author introduces her claim and supports it. Keep track using the chart below in your journal.

Claim Counterclaim Reasons Evidence

Response to the

opposite side

An arguable position

on an issue

Support the

claim

Supports the reasons

Effective Literary Devices

What do you know about September 11th?

Repetition- repeating the same words, phrases, or sentences more than once for emphasis of the idea

Example: From The Help

"You is kind. You is smart. You is important."

Parallelism- expressing related ideas in similar grammatical constructions

Examples:

Like father, like son.

Flying is fast, comfortable, and safe.

AMERICA

1) Write down three words that you would use to describe America.

Decide if these words are positive or negative words.

2) Share and compare your words with your partner.

How are the words you chose similar and different?

3) Compare your words with the author's words we are about to read.

How do individuals with different personalities and cultural backgrounds come together to form one human race?

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