4 COMPONENTS of an Argumentative Essay Flashcards
Background of the subject/topic or thesis
Introduction
Present your position with supported evidence
Body
Counterclaim and rebuttal
Refutation
Summarize key points
Conclusion
It is an introductory paragraph; it is in the start of the essay.
INTRODUCTION
this is called the “gateway” of an essay
INTRODUCTION
it is because it attracts the attention of readers to the essay
and gives the readers background information about the topic.
INTRODUCTION
it also introduces the thesis statement of the essay, which is
the heart of an essay, and tells what to be discussed in the
body paragraphs.
INTRODUCTION
It tells what to be discussed in the body paragraphs.
INTRODUCTION
It is the body paragraph where facts of the given thesis statements of the essay are written.
BODY
It is where the arguments are written to support the statements
BODY
it is the argument to refute earlier arguments and give weight to the actual position.
REFUTATION / COUNTERARGUMENT
It is rephrasing the thesis statement, major points, call attention, or just having the concluding remarks. It even has some recommendations.
CONCLUSION
It even has some recommendations.
CONCLUSION
It is the heart of an essay
(NOT included in the 4 Components)
Thesis Statement
