Argumentative Essay Writing

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Rebuttal

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When the author responds to a counterargument with reasons why the counterargument is wrong.

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Author's Purpose

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The reason why an author has written something.

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Counterargument

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What the other side of an argument believes and how a writer rebuttals that.

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Bias

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When one side of an argument is preferred by a writer (and it shows through their writing).

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Evidence

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Proof for an argument.

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Thesis Statement

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

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Rhetorical Devices

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Techniques used by authors to persuade or impact the audience.

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Logical Fallacies

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Errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument.

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Claim

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which requires support.

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Persuasive Techniques

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Methods used to convince the audience of a particular viewpoint.