Persuasive Writing

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What is a claim?

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an opinion that states something to be true

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Thesis statement:

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A sentence that states your main claim; it is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.

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NOT true of a topic sentence?

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Has to hook the reader.

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Best support for a claim?

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Relevant and credible facts

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Paraphrasing means:

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Summarize a fact in your own words.

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Counterclaim definition

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An opposing argument that argues the opposite of the claim.

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Author's tone

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The author's attitude

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NOT a transition: First, In addition, In conclusion

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After

Front

NOT part of an intro paragraph? Hook, Introduce topic, Thesis

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Counterclaim

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NOT part of a conclusion paragraph?

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Counterclaim