Argumentative Essay

Front

What is a claim?

Back

Your views on a topic.

Front

What is a hook, or lead?

Back

A sentence that gets the reader's attention.

Front

What are the three main parts of an essay?

Back

Introduction, Body, Conclusion.

Front

What are the three parts of an argumentative essay?

Back

Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.

Front

What are examples of hooks used in an essay?

Back

Question, Quote.

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

Front

What is a counterargument?

Back

An argument that opposes the main claim.

Front

What is a rebuttal?

Back

A response to a counterargument that defends the original claim.

Front

What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

Back

To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.

Front

What is the body of an essay?

Back

The section where the main arguments and evidence are presented.