Argumentative Essay Elements

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument explains how someone would argue against your claim.

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What is an incorrect premise?

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An incorrect premise is an incorrect assumption on which an argument is based, leading to potentially inaccurate conclusions.

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What is a hasty generalization?

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A hasty generalization occurs when someone jumps to conclusions without considering sufficient evidence.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal explains why the counterargument is wrong.

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What is an either-or fallacy?

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An either-or fallacy occurs when someone builds an argument on the assumption that there are only two options or outcomes when in reality there are several.

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Define 'argumentative essay'.

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An argumentative essay is a type of writing that presents a claim or thesis 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 is evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, examples, and expert opinions used to support the argument.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

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

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The introduction presents the topic, provides background information, and states the thesis.