Argument Writing Vocabulary

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transitions

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words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic.

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counterclaim

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an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis.

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author’s point-of-view

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how the author feels about the situation or topic.

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reasoning

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the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does.

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credible source

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a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information.

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thesis statement

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

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evidence

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facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning.

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persuasive writing

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

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audience

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the group of readers or listeners that the writer is addressing.

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claim

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a statement that asserts something to be true.