Argumentative writing Flashcards

(7 cards)

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Claim

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States the main argument that will be made in the essay–this is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.

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Evidence

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Facts that support each specific reason–these go within each body paragraph

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Reasons

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Ideas that support why the claim is correct–these are the first sentences of each body paragraph.

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Counterclaim

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The opposite ( counter to) your claim.

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Rebuttal

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Proves why the counterclaim is wrong

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Credible sources

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Sources that provide logical, trustworthy, unbiased information

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