Argumentative Essay Structure Flashcard

Front

How many paragraphs should your argumentative essay possess?

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Five

Front

What grabs the reader's attention in an argumentative essay?

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Hook

Front

In which part of the argumentative essay will you include your evidence?

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Body Paragraph

Front

What are facts and research that support your argument called?

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Evidence

Front

What is the first sentence of a paragraph that signals to the reader what the paragraph's main idea will be?

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Topic Sentence

Front

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.

Front

What is a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

Front

What is the role of refutation in an argumentative essay?

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To disprove or counter the opposing argument.

Front

What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

Front

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

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To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.