Argumentative Essay Review

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What is the purpose of the third body paragraph in an argumentative essay?

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To bring up the counterargument and refute it.

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Where do you restate or rephrase your Thesis Statement/claim in an argumentative essay?

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In the conclusion.

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Which transition is appropriate to start a counterargument paragraph?

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However,

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What is the main idea of a paragraph called?

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The topic sentence.

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What is the first sentence of an introduction typically?

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A general statement.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A clear and concise statement that presents the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

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To support the claims made in the essay.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument presented in the essay.

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What should be included in the conclusion of an argumentative essay?

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A summary of the main points and a restatement of the thesis.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.