Argumentative writing

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What is argumentative writing?

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A type of writing that presents a claim or argument and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that asserts a belief or position that can be supported with evidence.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim, presenting an alternative viewpoint.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterclaim that argues against it, providing evidence to support the original claim.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To clearly state the main argument or claim of the essay, guiding the direction of the writing.

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What are ethos, pathos, and logos?

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Ethos appeals to credibility, pathos appeals to emotion, and logos appeals to logic and reason.

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What is the importance of citing sources in argumentative writing?

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Citing sources gives credit to original authors, strengthens arguments, and helps avoid plagiarism.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Rewriting someone else's ideas in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is a hook in an essay?

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An engaging opening statement designed to grab the reader's attention.

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What is the role of evidence in argumentative writing?

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To support claims and arguments, making them more convincing and credible.