Argument: Body Paragraph Components

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What is the purpose of a Body Paragraph in an argument?

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To use evidence to support your argument.

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What comes after your sentence on evidence in a Body Paragraph?

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Explanation.

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Is the Body Paragraph the first paragraph of your argument essay?

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False.

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What is the 6th sentence in a Body Paragraph called?

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Conclusion sentence that summarizes the central idea of the paragraph.

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What does 'Argument' mean?

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Persuading others to agree with your side using textual evidence.

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What is a Topic Sentence?

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The sentence that states the main idea of the Body Paragraph.

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What is Evidence in an argument?

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Facts, statistics, or quotes that support your claim.

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What is an Explanation in a Body Paragraph?

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A statement that clarifies how the evidence supports the argument.

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What is a Counter-argument?

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An opposing viewpoint that addresses the other side of the argument.

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What is the role of the Conclusion Paragraph?

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To summarize the main points and restate the argument.