Understanding Argumentative Essay Components

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be empirically proven.

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What is the last paragraph of an argumentative essay called?

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Concluding paragraph.

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What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

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A statement that has to be proven. It's always stated at the end of the introductory paragraph.

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What should a biased person use to support their argument?

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Facts.

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What is a call to action?

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A clear and direct message to the readers to do something.

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What is an argumentative essay?

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A type of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence.

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

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To introduce the topic and present the claim.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

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Why is it important to use evidence in an argumentative essay?

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To support the claim and persuade the reader.

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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.