Argumentative Essay Writing

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What does an argumentative essay writer use to support his point of view about a certain topic?

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Reasons and evidence.

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How long should a thesis statement be?

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One sentence.

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The Thesis statement in the first paragraph is the same as the __________ of the writer.

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Claim.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To persuade the reader.

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What should you not include in your argumentative essay?

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Abstract.

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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 a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

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What is the introduction of an essay?

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The first paragraph that introduces the topic and presents the thesis statement.

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What is a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

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The final paragraph that summarizes the arguments and restates the thesis.

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What is an argument in an essay?

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A reason or set of reasons given to persuade others.