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Argumentative Essay Flashcards

1
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We know this as a heated conversation. However, academically speaking, it is an attempt to persuade someone by presenting evidence to the reader for why it is a more favorable choice regarding a particular issue.

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Argument

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It presents evidences for a claim in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable.

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Argumentative Essay

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3
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It is a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue.

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Argumentative Essay

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4
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We persuade people to agree with our claim using facts. This is called ___.

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Argumentation

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5
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An IDEA about which the opinions of people are different

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Issue

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A statement by an author about an issue

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Claim

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It has a significant amount of disagreement about it. It also needs supporting arguments

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Claim

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It is also called a position, stand, or point of view

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Claim

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9
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It is an idea that supports the claim

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Argument

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10
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These are facts in the real world that can be used to support an argument.

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Evidence

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What are the 5 mentioned examples of evidence?

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  • statistics
  • data from studies
  • historical events
  • habitual practices
  • other FACTS that can support an argument
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12
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It is an idea given by the opposing side against the claim
given in the argumentative essay.

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Counterargument

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It is the response to the counterargument.

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Rebuttal

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It is an argument in favor of a claim or advantage regarding something

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Pro

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It is an argument against a claim or disadvantage regarding something

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Con

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What are the 6 elements of argumentative essays?

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  • claim
  • arguments
  • evidence
  • counterargument
  • rebuttal
  • conclusion
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17
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It is the position or assertion in relation to an issue.

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Claim

18
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A ___ cannot be used to support an argument because it is what must be defended.

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Claim

19
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These are statements that support the claim

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Argument

20
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These are the facts or reasons that support the arguments.

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Evidence

21
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It is an opposing argument or assertion.

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Counterargument

22
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Logical arguments for rejecting the (counter)argument

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Rebuttal

23
Q

It restates the claim, summarizes arguments, restates the counterclaim and rebuttal, and makes any recommendation

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Conclusion

24
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How many paragraphs should your essay possess?
a. at least four
b. at least two
c. at least three
d. at least five

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d. at least five

25
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Your thesis statement must include the points you will discuss. At least how
many should you have in your essay?
a. Three
b. One
c. Four
d. Two

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a. Three

26
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IS THIS A CLAIM OR STATEMENT?
Plants are food.
Spinach is a food
Therefore, all plants are food.

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Claim

27
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IS THIS A CLAIM OR STATEMENT?
The Harry Potter Novel is the number 1 best-selling book of all time.

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Claim

28
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This is the thesis of your argumentation.

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Claim

29
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It is a statement of opinion.

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Claim

30
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It requires arguments

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Claim

31
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It needs supporting evidences.

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Argument

32
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It is an idea that supports the claim.

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Argument

33
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Proof or facts that support your each of your arguments.

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Evidence

34
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An argument that your reader would make if they disagreed with your claim

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Counterargument

35
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Your response to the counter-argument.

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Rebuttal

36
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A convincing restatement of the original claim

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Conclusion

37
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  1. These are the elements of an argumentative essay.
    a. Claim, Argument
    b. Evidence, claim and conclusion
    c. Claim, Counterargument, Rebuttal.
    d. All of the above
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d. All of the above

38
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11.This are the components of an argumentative essay.
a. Introduction and Body.
b. Refutation and Conclusion
c. Introduction, Body and Conclusion
d. All of the above

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d. All of the above

39
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What is logic?

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Reason

40
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Evidence can be ___, ___, and ___.

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FACTS, STATISTICS, and EXAMPLES.

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