Argumentative Essay Terms

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What is an argument?

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A claim supported by reasons and evidence.

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What is a claim?

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A speaker's position on a problem or an issue.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A claim made to rebut a previous claim.

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Elements of an argumentative essay in order: Claim, Reasons, Counterclaim, Rebuttal, Conclusion

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Claim, Reasons, Evidence, Counterclaim, Rebuttal, Conclusion

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

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To convince the reader to agree with your position

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What is a hook?

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An attention grabber

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Thesis statement

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A summary of the main points of an essay

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Counterclaim

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Opposite of my claim

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If I am credible... I am

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believable

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True or False: Stereotypes are always negative.

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False