Argumentative Writing & Power of Play Vocabulary

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What is a consideration which justifies or explains your action, a belief, an attitude, or a fact?

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Reason(s): It is also known as your WHY.

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What does it mean to pay careful and close attention to something?

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Attentive: Being focused and observant.

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What is a topic sentence that grabs your reader's/audience's attention called?

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Hook: It is designed to engage the audience right from the start.

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What type of information is based on personal opinion, judgment, feelings, or point of view?

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Subjective: It reflects personal perspectives rather than objective facts.

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What does the term 'structure' refer to in writing?

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To arrange, plan, or organize the parts of something.

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What is a statement that supports your main argument called?

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Claim: It is a declaration that can be supported with evidence.

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What is the evidence that supports your claim in an argument?

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Evidence: Facts, statistics, or examples that back up your claim.

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What is the counterargument in an argumentative essay?

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Counterclaim: It presents an opposing viewpoint to your main argument.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in argumentative writing?

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To summarize the main points and reinforce the argument.

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What is the term for a logical connection between the claim and the evidence?

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Bridge/Warrant: It explains how the evidence supports the claim.