Argumentative Text Structure

Front

a defining feature or quality that belongs to a person, place, or thing in order to identify it

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characteristic

Front

the writer's or speaker's position on a debatable issue or problem

Back

claim

Front

the closing paragraph or section of an essay, argument, or narrative

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conclusion

Front

The part of an argument in which the writer considers and attempts to disprove an opposing opinion.

Back

counter argument

Front

facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim

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evidence

Front

an explanation that states why others should accept a claim

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reason

Front

The part of the counter argument that attempts to disprove the opposing opinion

Back

rebuttal

Front

a device that writers use to make their arguments to appeal to readers

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rhetorical appeal

Front

a part that give structure

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structural element