The Parts of an Argumentative Essay

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What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

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A claim explains the topic and gives a position or opinion.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument challenges the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with you.

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Why are transition words/phrases important in an essay?

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They help organize reasons and supporting evidence.

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What is the purpose of supporting evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Supporting evidence backs up the claim and strengthens the argument.

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What does it mean to refute an argument?

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To refute an argument means to provide evidence or reasoning that disproves it.

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

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The introduction presents the topic and states the main claim.

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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 the conclusion of an argumentative essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis.

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What type of evidence is most persuasive in an argumentative essay?

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Research studies and statistics are often the most persuasive types of evidence.

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What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in an argumentative essay?

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The body paragraphs provide reasons and evidence to support the claim.