Key Writing Concepts

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires support or evidence.

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Evidence

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Factual information, statistics, or examples used to support a claim in writing.

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Counterargument

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An argument that opposes or disagrees with the main argument being presented.

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Rebuttal

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A response to a counterargument that explains why the counterargument is incorrect or less valid.

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Persuade

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To convince someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argument.

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Thesis

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A clear statement that presents the main idea or argument of a piece of writing.

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Audience

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The group of readers or listeners that the writer is addressing in their argument.

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Transition words

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Words or phrases that connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs in writing. They help readers follow along by making ideas flow smoothly.