Graffiti 1

Question 1

Argument

Answer 1

A genre of writing where the writer conveys their position on a topic and uses research, evidence, and reasoning to persuade others

Question 2

Audience

Answer 2

The group of people that a piece of writing, media, or art is intended for

Question 3

Claim

Answer 3

The main argument of an essay. All of the reasons and evidence support the claim.
Sometimes called the thesis.

Question 4

The main argument of an essay. All of the reasons and evidence support the claim.
Sometimes called the thesis.

Answer 4

An argument that is generally true but has some exceptions. It can be used to express a writer’s opinion when they’re not completely on one side of an argument, but somewhere in the middle.

Example: People should generally keep anything told to them in confidence a secret. However, if the secret involves a plan to do harm in the future, they need to tell that secret.

Question 5

Counterclaim

Answer 5

A point made by the opposing side in an argument

Question 6

Rebuttal

Answer 6

Reasoning and evidence that attempts to disprove or point out weaknesses in the counterclaim

Question 7

Refute

Answer 7

To prove an idea is wrong or false; disprove

Question 8

Repetition

Answer 8

When a writer repeats a key word or phrase to emphasize an important idea or create a transition between sentences or paragraphs