Argumentative Essay Elements

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What are patterns of words that stress certain ideas and stir emotion?

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Rhetorical Device

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What does an appeal to Ethos appeal to in a reader?

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Credibility

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What term describes something that damages or weakens a writer's argument?

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Logical Fallacy

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What does an appeal to Logos appeal to in a reader?

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Logic

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What is the term for a false dilemma that assumes only two options exist?

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Either-Or (false dilemmas)

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument presented in an essay.

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What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

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To support claims and strengthen the argument.

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What is a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

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The final paragraph that summarizes the argument and reinforces the thesis.

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What is the significance of a call to action in an argumentative essay?

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To encourage the reader to take a specific action based on the argument.