F.A.S.T. Writing Review

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What type of essay is focused on explaining a topic or providing information?

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Informative/ Explanatory/ Expository

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What does it mean to cite your sources in writing?

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To specify which source the evidence given came from (Source 1), According to Source 2.., Source 2 states,... etc.

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What is a rebuttal in an argumentative essay?

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A response to counterclaims that provides evidence to support the original claim.

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What is a claim in the context of an argumentative essay?

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A position taken on one side of a debatable issue.

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

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To present an opposing viewpoint to the main claim.

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What is the significance of using evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Evidence supports claims and helps persuade the audience.

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What is the difference between a narrative and an argumentative essay?

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A narrative essay tells a story, while an argumentative essay presents a claim and supports it with evidence.

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What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

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It presents the main argument or point of the essay.

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What does it mean to paraphrase a source?

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To put something from the source in your own words.

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What is the importance of having a clear structure in an essay?

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A clear structure helps organize ideas and makes the essay easier to follow.