Argumentative Essay

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What is logic?

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Reason or good sense.

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What is included in a concluding paragraph?

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Restated argument, restated claims and call to action.

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How many paragraphs should your essay possess?

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Five

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

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Shows that you have considered the other side of the argument.

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What is a claim?

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Your views on a topic.

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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.

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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 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 is the importance of a strong introduction?

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It grabs the reader's attention and presents the main argument.