Test Corrections/Review of Argumentative Writing

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What is argumentative writing?

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

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What are the key components of an argumentative essay?

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Introduction, claim, evidence, counterclaim, rebuttal, conclusion.

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Define 'rebuttal' in argumentative writing.

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A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view.

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

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To present an opposing viewpoint to the main argument.

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What does 'author's purpose' mean?

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The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or narrate.

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Identify the structure of an argumentative essay.

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Typically organized into an introduction, body paragraphs (with claims and evidence), and a conclusion.

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What is a thesis statement?

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

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Explain the term 'rhetorical device'.

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Techniques used by writers to persuade or convey meaning, such as metaphors, similes, and alliteration.

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What is the significance of evidence in argumentative writing?

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Evidence supports claims and helps persuade the audience of the argument's validity.

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Define 'metaphor'.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.