Argument Essay Pre Assessment Flashcard

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim in an essay.

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What are the essential components of a good argumentative essay?

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A good argumentative essay should include a claim or thesis statement, supporting evidence, a counterclaim, and a brief conclusion.

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What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

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A claim is a clear, concise, one-sentence summary of your main stance on a topic.

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What is the first step in the five-paragraph essay structure?

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The first step is the Introductory paragraph.

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

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis, but it does not back up claims.

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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 supporting evidence?

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Supporting evidence includes facts, statistics, examples, and quotes that back up the claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a response to a counterclaim, arguing against it to strengthen the original claim.

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

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

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.