Argumentative Writing flashcard

Front

What is the first part of an argumentative essay?

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introduction

Front

What describes the topic of an argumentative essay?

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thesis statement/claim

Front

A(n) __________________ is an attempt to persuade someone to think or act in a certain way.

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argument

Front

The _____________ is the statement that the writer is trying to prove true.

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claim

Front

Which of these supports the writer's claim?

Introduction

,

conclusion

,

reasoning

,

thesis

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reasoning

Front

What explains why the counterclaim is wrong?

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Rebuttal

Front

What is the information that supports the writer's reasoning? Options: conclusion, topic, claim, evidence

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evidence

Front

_______________ is a statement against the claim.

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counterclaim/counterargument

Front

What is the part of a text where the writer asks the reader(s) to act in support of the writer's claim?

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Call to action

Front

Facts that involve numerical information are called _________________.

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