Argumentative Essay Flashcard

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What is a rebuttal?

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The return to your claim.

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What is a counterclaim?

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Agreeing with your opponent's claim.

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How many paragraphs should your essay possess?

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Five.

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What is the topic sentence?

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The sentence that tells the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is a claim?

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Your views on a topic.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.

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What is evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support your claim.

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What is the conclusion in an argumentative essay?

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The final paragraph that summarizes the main points and restates the claim.

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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 role of the introduction in an argumentative essay?

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To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.