Argumentative Conclusions

In the conclusion...

• Start with your hook

• Always restate your thesis first

• Always state NEW information

• Always give the refutation

Which of the following is NOT a step for writing an effective conclusion?

• Make it meaningful to the reader.

• Bring your reader full circle. Reference ideas or themes you discussed in the introduction.

• Include a brief summary of the essay's main points, but don't simply repeat things that were in the paper.

• End with "This is the way I see it, but I could be wrong."

conclusion

• includes restating the claim and something for the reader to think about

• includes a hook, background information, and a claim

• includes the opposing viewpoint and why they are incorrect

A counter claim is

• the other side of the argument

• the reason for the argument

• the opinion of the majority of the people

• the evidence used in the argument

The use of reasons and evidence to support a claim is called -

• claim

• reason

• argument

• evidence

• defense

A statement that goes against or opposes the author's claim.

• counterclaim/counterargument

• rebuttal

• warrant

• thesis

an argument against an opposing viewpoint or claim (the "comeback" to a counterclaim) viewpoint or claim (the “comeback” to a counterclaim)

• rebuttal

• emotional appeal

• position

• refute

The main purpose of any argument writing is to

• entertain

• inform

• persuade

• instruct

Which of the following is a key component of an argumentative conclusion?

• Introducing new evidence

• Restating the thesis

• Presenting a counterargument

• Including a personal anecdote

What is the primary purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

• To introduce new arguments

• To summarize key points and restate the thesis

• To provide detailed evidence

• To present a new thesis