argumentative essay

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What is argumentative writing?

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A type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something; it presents a claim and supports the claim using an argument based on evidence.

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Where do you include your evidence in an argumentative essay?

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In the body paragraph.

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Which two paragraphs in an argumentative essay should look similar?

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The introduction and conclusion.

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What is elaboration in the context of writing?

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When you rewrite your evidence in your own words.

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What is the first sentence of the introduction paragraph called?

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Hook.

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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 the purpose of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way.

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What is a counterargument?

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

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What is the role of a hook in an essay?

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To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further.

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What does it mean to refute an argument?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or contradicts the argument.