Argumentative Essay Terms Review

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What is an argument?

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A claim supported by reasons and evidence.

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Can you use the pronouns 'I, me, us, my, we, our, you, and your' in an Argumentative Essay?

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False

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What words do you need to use to move your essay from point to point?

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Transition words.

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What is a claim?

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A speaker's opinion or position on a problem or an issue. It's the first sentence or two in a body paragraph.

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Identify the correct elements and order of an argumentative essay.

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Thesis, Claims, Reasons, Evidence, Counterclaim, Rebuttal, 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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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim or thesis.

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What is evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support the claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterclaim that argues against it.

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What are transition words?

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