Essay Writing Flashcard

Front

Formal discussion; to argue

Back

debate

Front

believable, trustworthy

Back

credible

Front

Unrelated; off topic

Back

Irrelevant

Front

To prove incorrect; disprove

Back

refute

Front

quote as evidence for an argument

Back

cite

Front

Essay proving a point with evidence (includes counterclaim)

Back

argumentative essay

Front

Central idea of the essay, stated in introduction

Back

Thesis

Front

Closely connected or related

Back

Relevant

Front

Essay providing facts/evidence supporting a topic

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Informational essay

Front

Argument presented; writer's position on an issue.

Back

claim