Argumentative Writing

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What is argumentative writing?

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A type of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence and reasoning to persuade the reader.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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The main point or assertion that the writer is trying to prove.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support the claim.

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What is reasoning in argumentative writing?

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The explanation of how the evidence supports the claim.

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What is a counter-claim?

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The opposing viewpoint or argument against the writer's claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to the counter-claim that argues against it.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view.

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What are the key components of an argumentative essay?

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Claim, evidence, reasoning, counter-claim, and rebuttal.

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What is a thesis statement?

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

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What is the importance of a strong introduction in argumentative writing?

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It grabs the reader's attention and presents the main claim.