Argumentative/Persuasive Writing

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Main goal of an argumentative essay?

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To convince the audience to agree on an issue.

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An argumentative essay is also called a __________ essay.

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persuasive

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Main argument in a persuasive essay is called the...

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central claim

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Researched facts and info used by an author to support their claim.

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supporting evidence

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Opposing argument in a persuasive essay?

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counterargument

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In a persuasive essay, a good author uses what to combat counterarguments?

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rebuttal

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"Connecticut should switch to renewable energy." This is an example of a...

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central claim

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"According to experts, non-renewable energy creates pollution that is harmful to people's health." This is an example of...

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supporting evidence

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"Those who disagree with me might say that non-renewable energy is more reliable." This is an example of a...

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counterargument

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Central claim in an argumentative essay?

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In the introduction