Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

Front

What is the intended readers of specific types of texts?

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Audience

Front

What are facts or reasoning offered to support a position as being true?

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Evidence

Front

What is an important topic or problem for debate or discussion?

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Issue

Front

What is the ending of a paragraph or essay, which brings it to a close and leaves an impression with the reader?

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Conclusion

Front

What occurs at the end of an argumentative text to make clear what the writer or speaker wants the audience to think or do?

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Call to action

Front

What is a statement that can be argued for or against?

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Claim

Front

What is the main idea or argument that a writer is trying to prove?

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Thesis

Front

What is the use of logical reasoning to persuade an audience?

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Argumentation

Front

What are the sources or references used to support claims in writing?

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Citations

Front

What is a technique used to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions?

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Emotional appeal