Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

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The intended readers of specific types of texts

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audience

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the reason for writing; what the writer hopes to accomplish

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purpose

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Words or phrases that connect ideas, details, or events in writing.

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Transitions

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academic writing that shows care and appropriate language

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formal style

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closely connected or appropriate to what is being done, said, or considered

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relevant

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able to be believed

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credible

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state or assert that something is the case

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claim

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giving credit to the authors of source information

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citation

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a sentence, in the introduction of an essay, that states the writer’s position or opinion on the topic of the essay

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thesis statement

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The opening paragraph of an essay, which must get the reader’s attention and indicate the topic.

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