Argumentative writing vocab

Front

First sentence of an introduction

Back

Hook

Front

Restates the claim and summarizes the essay.

Back

Conclusion

Front

Refute the counterclaim

Back

To prove the counterclaim wrong

Front

Opposing argument

Back

Counterclaim

Front

A passage or word that connects two topics

Back

Transition

Front

Sentence stating the topic of a paragraph.

Back

Topic sentence

Front

Supports the claim

Back

Evidence

Front

Addition of more detail

Back

Elaboration

Front

Opposing argument

Back

Counterclaim