Argumentative Text Essentials

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Definition

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Text presenting a claim with evidence

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Purpose

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Persuade or convince the audience

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Thesis Statement

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Central claim or argument

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Introduction

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Hook, background, thesis

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Body Paragraphs

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Evidence and analysis

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Counterarguments

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Address opposing views

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Conclusion

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Restate thesis, summarize points

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Logical Appeals

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Use of reason and evidence

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Emotional Appeals

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Engage audience's emotions

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Ethical Appeals

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Establish credibility and trust