Argumentative Essay Terms Review

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What is evidence in an argumentative essay?

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The specific pieces of information that support a claim; can be facts, quotations, examples, statistics, personal experiences, etc.

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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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What is the correct order of elements in an argumentative essay?

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

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What is a counterclaim?

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The opposite of my claim.

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Can you use personal pronouns in an argumentative essay?

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False, personal pronouns like 'I, me, us, my, we, our, you, and your' should not be used.

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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 supported by evidence.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterclaim that argues against it.

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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 or argument.

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

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in light of the evidence presented.

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What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

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A claim supports a position, while a counterclaim opposes it.