Argumentative Writing flashcard

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What is the first part of an argumentative essay?

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Introduction

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What type of evidence is represented by the statement: '75% of all teenagers do not get enough sleep'?

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Statistical evidence

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What is the term for the statement that the writer is trying to prove true?

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Claim

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What supports the writer's claim in an argumentative essay?

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Reasoning

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What is a statement against the claim called?

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Counterclaim/Counterargument

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

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterargument that refutes it.

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What is the role of evidence in argumentative writing?

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To support the claims made by the writer.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the writer's claim.