Argumentative Essay

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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to persuade the reader

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Which thesis sentence is written correctly? Options: In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar. Donald Trump has appointed ineffective people into important positions. He has damaged our relationships with other countries., First off, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries., In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries., In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful. He is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

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In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

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What is the purpose of a hook sentence?

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To get your reader interested in your essay.

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

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Shows that you have considered the other side of the argument.

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What is the structure of body paragraph #1?

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Topic sentence (claim #1), evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

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To convince the reader to agree with your position

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You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT. Options: Logical reasoning, Relevant evidence, Supporting ideas, Bias opinions

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Bias opinions

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What is a claim?

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a statement that the writer is trying to prove is true