Argumentative Essay

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What is the correct order for a bibliography page?

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Alphabetical by author's last name.

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Can you use personal pronouns like 'I' and 'you' in an Argumentative Essay?

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False.

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What is a 'hook' in writing?

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A literary technique used in the opening of an essay or story that grabs the reader's attention.

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What is an 'explanation' in an argumentative essay?

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A literary device used to prove why the evidence supports the claim.

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What is a 'topic sentence'?

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The first sentence of a paragraph that signals to the reader what the paragraph's main idea will be.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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

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What is a 'claim' in an argumentative essay?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which is then supported by evidence.

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What is 'evidence' in the context of an argumentative essay?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is a 'counterargument'?

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An argument that opposes the main argument, which is addressed to strengthen the original claim.

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What is a 'conclusion' in an argumentative essay?

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The final paragraph that summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis.