Unit 3 Writing GMAS Practice Key Terms

forms of writing in which the writer makes a claim and supports that claim with reasons and evidence . (W1)

• argumentative texts

• plagiarism

• paraphrase

• citation

the main statement of an argumentative text, which usually appears in the introduction .

The ________ is the main point on which the writer will develop his or her work in order to convince readers . (W1)

• argument

• introduction

• evidence

• cohesion

Ideas and opinions set forth by the writer .

For example, a writer could make the _____ that the school cafeteria food is too expensive . In a well-developed argumentative essay, the writer should also recognize counterclaims . (W1)

• Claims

• introduction

• evidence

• credible

A reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with another claim is called a ___________ .

A strong ___________ is supported by evidence and sound reasoning .

• counterclaim

• relationships

• cohesion

• formal style

The beginning of a piece of writing . Lets readers know what they will be reading about, and it should set up the main idea, or thesis, of the writing . (W1a, W2a)

• introduction

• claim

• organization

• concluding statement

The way in which a piece of writing is structured

• organization

• claim

• evidence

• multimedia

Reasons given to support a writer’s claims

• evidence

• transition

• narrative

• dialogue

For a claim to be effective, it must be supported with ________ evidence and reasoning .

________ evidence and reasoning is supported by facts and is effective in persuading the audience to agree with the writer’s claim . (W1b)

• credible

• topic

• formatting

• multimedia

The ways in which ideas are connected . Writing should use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships between claims and reasons . (W1c)

• relationships

• transition words

• conclusion

• audience

refers to the flow of sentences and paragraphs from one to another .

Old and new information is tied together using transitions to help the reader understand how the ideas and concepts within the text are related to each other . (W1c, W2c)

• cohesion

• formal style

• concluding statement

• event