Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

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What word means "a logical, well thought out presentation of ideas that makes a claim about an issue and supports the claim with reasons and evidence?"

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argument

Front

What word means "a statement that tells the writer's opinion or position on an issue?"

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claim

Front

What word means "the opposing view on the subject you are writing about?"

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claim

Front

What word means "tells the importance of the claim or argument?"

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supporting reasons

Front

What word means "the first paragraph of a paper - includes the lead/hook, supporting detail sentence, and thesis?"

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introduction

Front

What word means "the last paragraph of the paper - includes the restated thesis, restated main ideas, and clincher?"

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conclusion

Front

What word means "statements that can be proven?"

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fact

Front

What word means "words or phrases that are used to help writers organize and connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs?"

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transitions

Front

What word means "explains to the reader the main idea (claim), a writer’s opinion on that idea; and reasons?"

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thesis statement

Front

What word means "statistics, facts, logic, and expert research that support and back up the claim?"

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evidence