Argumentative writing

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What is the purpose of transition words and phrases?

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To move smoothly from one sentence or paragraph to another.

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Who are the people that will be affected by this topic or read your essay?

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Audience.

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What does it mean to paraphrase someone else’s ideas?

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To summarize what they have said in your own words.

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What is information used to back up and support your answer called?

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Evidence.

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Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

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Setting.

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What is an argumentative essay?

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

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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 counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument presented in an essay.

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What is the role of the introduction in an argumentative essay?

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To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.

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What is the significance of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?

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To summarize the main points and reinforce the thesis.