Flashcard in English 10 Essay Writing

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Type of essay presenting arguments on both sides of an issue.

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Argumentative

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Essay aimed at persuasion.

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Persuasive

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An essay that educates readers, defining, comparing, analyzing data, or explaining processes.

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Informative

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Main idea or message of a paragraph to address in an essay's body and conclusion.

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Thesis statement

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Claim or position to prove in an essay.

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Argument

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Type of question used for dramatic effect in essays, not requiring an answer.

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Rhetorical question

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Opening statement in an essay that grabs attention.

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Hook

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NOT a hook:

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rebuttal

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Cues that guide readers to interpret ideas as intended by the writer.

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Transitional devices

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Type of evidence from a person's testimony.

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Anecdotal evidence