Parts of an Argumentative Essay Flashcards
1
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Context or Background
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Covers the motivation for dicussing the issue in the essay
2
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Thesis Statement
A
Overall claim that will be defended
3
Q
Analysis
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Breaking down broad concepts
4
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Topic Sentences
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Introduces the topic of the paragraph
May manifest in the form of a subclaim
May use examples to help readers understand
5
Q
Evidence and Reasoning
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Supports the claim being made
6
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References
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Compilation of Links and authors
