Argumentative Writing

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What is Argumentative Writing?

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A type of writing that requires a student to research a topic, take a side, and state a claim.

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Where should you state your claim in an argumentative essay?

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In the thesis statement.

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

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To wrap up findings, restate the thesis, and include a call to action.

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What is a Bandwagon fallacy?

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The faulty assumption that the opinion of the majority is always valid.

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What is a Rebuttal in argumentative writing?

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When you address the counterclaim by explaining why it is wrong.

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What is a Thesis Statement?

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A sentence that clearly states the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is the role of Evidence in argumentative writing?

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To support the claim with facts, statistics, or examples.

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What is a Counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim in an argumentative essay.

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What does Ethos refer to in persuasive writing?

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An appeal to ethics, credibility, or character of the writer.

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What does Logos refer to in persuasive writing?

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An appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence.