Writing Argumentative Essays

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What are the three main parts of an essay?

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Introduction, Body, Conclusion.

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What is a hook in an essay?

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An attention grabber.

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Who is the audience of an essay?

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The reader(s) of your essay.

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What is a thesis statement?

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Your position/opinion on the topic; the point you want to make in your essay; must be written in the form of a statement.

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What is a transition in writing?

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Words or phrases that help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes your main claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterclaim that defends your original argument.

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What are facts?

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Statements that can be proven true, such as statistics or other numerical information.

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What are examples in writing?

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Specific instances that illustrate a point or argument.

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What are anecdotes?

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Short personal stories used to illustrate a point.