Argumentative Review Flashcard

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What should the main idea of a body paragraph come from?

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The main idea should come from the thesis statement.

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What should be included with textual evidence to strengthen its effect?

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An explanation should be included to strengthen the effect of textual evidence.

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How many paragraphs should an 8th grade argumentative essay contain?

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An 8th grade argumentative essay should contain 5 paragraphs.

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What is the first thing that should appear in a body paragraph?

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A transition word or phrase should be the first thing in a body paragraph.

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What is the first paragraph of an argumentative essay called?

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The first paragraph of an argumentative essay is called the introduction.

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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 purpose of a hook in an essay?

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The purpose of a hook is to grab the reader's attention at the beginning of the essay.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence wraps up the main idea of a paragraph and provides closure.

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What is the role of a rebuttal in an argumentative essay?

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A rebuttal addresses opposing viewpoints and argues against them.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence consists of quotes or paraphrases from a text that support a claim.