Which term means a type of academic writing that requires the writer to take a position on an issue and support his/her position with research from credible and reliable sources?
Argumentative Writing Essential Vocabulary

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Argument
Persuade
Debatable Claim
Thesis Statement
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which term means to cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument?
Argument
Evidence
Persuade
Commentary
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term means an OPINION that is a matter of personal experience and values that must be backed up with evidence?
Thesis Statement
Debatable Claim
Call-to-Action
Persuade
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term means the last sentence of the introductory paragraph that summarizes the main points and/or claims of the essay?
Opposing Argument
Counterclaim
Call-to-Action
Thesis Statement
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term means details, facts, and reasons that directly relate to and support a debatable claim?
Evidence
Commentary
Counterclaim
Call-to-Action
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term means sentences in a paragraph that explain what is important about the evidence and tell the reader how it proves and supports the author’s claim?
Call-to-Action
Counterclaim
Rebuttal
Commentary
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term means a paragraph, with a counterclaim and rebuttal, that addresses those who disagree with the author’s claim and provides evidence that disputes the opposition’s stance?
Introduction
Supporting Body Paragraph
Opposing Argument
Conclusion
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