Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

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What is a debate?

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An organized argument or contest of ideas in which the participants discuss a topic from two opposing sides.

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What is a 'hook' in writing?

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Something that grabs the reader's attention.

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What are transitions in writing?

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A word or phrase that shows movement from one topic to another.

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Evidence supports the reasons by providing concrete data or examples that make the claim more believable.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that asserts a belief or opinion that can be supported with evidence.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument or claim.

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What does it mean to refute an argument?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or contradicts an opposing argument.

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What is the thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts, examples, or reasons that help to explain or support the main idea.

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What is persuasive writing?

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A type of writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view.