Argumentative Writing

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What are pros and cons?

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Pros and cons are 'for' and 'against' arguments regarding a particular issue.

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What must a claim be supported by?

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A claim must be supported by evidence.

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What is a hook in writing?

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A hook is an attention-getter that engages the reader at the beginning of an essay.

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What do transition words do?

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Transition words help to retain the reader's attention and guide them through the text.

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What does it mean to refute?

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To refute means to disprove or argue against a claim.

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What is an argumentative essay?

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An argumentative essay is a piece 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 thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What role does evidence play in argumentative writing?

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

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an opposing viewpoint that addresses the other side of the argument.

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Why are conclusions important in argumentative writing?

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Conclusions summarize the main points and reinforce the argument, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.