Argumentative Writing Flashcard

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What type of language should be used in argumentative writing?

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Precise, vivid language.

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What does a credible website typically end with?

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.org, .edu, or .gov.

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What is the purpose of providing examples in argumentative writing?

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To support your claim.

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What is the tone of the following statement: 'Went to Barcelona for the weekend. Lots to tell you.'?

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Informal.

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What should vary in sentence structure in writing?

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Include simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.

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What is the main goal of argumentative writing?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is the role of evidence in argumentative writing?

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To support claims and strengthen arguments.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes your main argument.

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Why is it important to stay on topic in argumentative writing?

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To maintain clarity and focus in your argument.