Argumentative Essay

Front

What is the opposite argument addressed by the author for a rebuttal?

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counterclaim

Front

What is the last sentence of a piece of writing that leaves the reader with a memorable and powerful statement?

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clincher

Front

Which word below is a literary device that appears in essays, in the form of paraphrases and quotations? Options: counterclaim, evidence, hook, explanation.

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evidence

Front

What is a multiple paragraph writing about a specific topic that contains an introduction with thesis statements, multiple body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph?

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essay

Front

Which word below is a literary device used to prove why the evidence supports the claim? Options: essay, explanation, evidence, hook

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explanation

Front

Literary technique used in the opening of an essay or story to get the reader's attention.

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hook

Front

What is a sentence in an essay that clearly explains what the essay is about, typically located at the end of the introductory paragraph?

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thesis statement

Front

What is the first sentence of a paragraph that signals the main idea?

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topic sentence

Front

What is the final paragraph of an essay that brings the essay to a close, reiterating main points and ending with a clincher sentence?

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conclusion paragraph

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of a reliable source?

• published less than 10 years ago.
• .org or .gov websites
• author is an expert in the field.
• authors that want to persuade you.
• there are minimum errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation

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authors that want to persuade you.