Argumentative Writing

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Thesis Statement

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a sentence in which you state your main argument and a brief description of how you will prove it

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You should always state your claim in your: Thesis statement, Rebuttal, Counterclaim, Evidence

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Thesis statement

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A Thesis Statement is usually found in your: Conclusion, Supporting Paragraph, Introductory Paragraph, Rebuttal

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Introductory Paragraph

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When you state why you are making a claim, you are giving your:

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Reasons

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Your reasoning should always be supported by what?

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Evidence

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Facts, statistics, authoritative opinions, and data could all be used as:

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Evidence

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This paragraph should wrap up your findings, restate your thesis, and include a call to action.

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Conclusion

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The opposite side of an argument to the one you are taking is known as the:

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Counterclaim

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When you address the counterclaim by explaining why it is wrong, this is known as a:

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Rebuttal

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Using an emotional appeal to convince your audience:

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Pathos