components of a story or article that are not part of the main body of a text

the feeling the reader has while reading as opposed to the feelings the author expresses about the subject

ideas that must be understood to fully comprehend the meaning of the text

the intended individual or group to whom the reader writes for

in a speech or piece of writing, the premise or main idea that is supported by details and commentary

a position on a topic or issue developed through appeals to the audience and largely based upon logic, reasoning, and evidence

the beginning of a piece of writing, stating what the overall argumentative claim will be.

explains, proves, and/or supports your paper's argumentative claim

a sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs.

specifics, ideas, facts, or points included by an author that contribute to the author’s purpose and message

the available body of supporting, valid, and relevant details, facts, or information that supports an inference, idea, or proposition

the author’s position on a topic

viewpoint or set of reasons in opposition to an argument or thesis

when you address and challenge a claim by disapproving it

a piece of content intended to induce a viewer, reader, or listener to perform a specific act, typically taking the form of an instruction

the last paragraph that closes and ties up the essay. No new arguments should be presented