Argumentative Essay Terms Review

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Can you use the pronouns "I, me, us, my, we, our, you, and your" in an Argumentative Essay?

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False

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What words do you need to use to move your essay from point to point?

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Transition words

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What is a thesis statement?

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A summary of the main points of an essay, sometimes also called the central claim.

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Identify the correct elements and order of an argumentative essay.

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Thesis, Claims, Reasons, Evidence, Counterclaim, Rebuttal, Conclusion.

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What is a rebuttal in an argumentative essay?

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When you respond directly to your opponent's argument and show why they are wrong.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What are transition words?

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Words that help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the essay.

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What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

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A statement that asserts a belief or opinion that can be supported with evidence.

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What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

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To support claims and provide proof for the arguments made.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim, acknowledging the other side's perspective.