Argumentative Essay Terms

Argumentative Essay Terms

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English

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Argument

Back

An attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A statement that disproves the thesis/claim

Back

Refutation

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Counterclaim

Back

An opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The explanations for why the author feels the way he or she does

Back

Reasoning

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a Sound argument mean?

Back

A way to describe an argument when it's based on logic/common sense

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Author's Point of View

Back

How the author feels about the situation or topic

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Formal Style?

Back

Using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude

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