Argumentative and Thesis Flashcard

Argumentative and Thesis Flashcard

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English

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a thesis in an argumentative essay?

Back

The thesis is the most important sentence that presents the main argument or claim of the essay.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should a concluding paragraph include?

Back

A concluding paragraph should include a restated argument, restated claims, and a call to action.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

Back

The purpose of a counterclaim is to show that you have considered the other side of the argument.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What makes a strong thesis statement?

Back

A strong thesis statement is specific and gives the reader an idea of the type of information that will follow.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is the thesis statement typically found in an essay?

Back

The thesis statement is typically found in the introduction paragraph.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an argumentative essay?

Back

An argumentative essay is a type of writing that presents a claim or argument and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a call to action in an essay?

Back

A call to action is a statement that urges the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.

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