Argumentative Writing Essay

What is the introduction of an essay? (Define) 

• the first paragraph of an essay; includes grabber, focus statement, and thesis statements.
  

• the topic or subject of your essay in complete sentence form; must be written in the form of a statement.
  

• the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.
  

• a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.
  

Which of the following are considered "central claims" (select all that apply)

• thesis aka thesis statement

• main idea

• main argument

• support

• evidence

counterargument

• what the other side of an argument believes and how a writer rebuttals that.

• what the author uses as supporting ideas and evidence to prove their point.

• the main idea or argument of an essay that might be considered biased.

• what the other side of an argument believes when a writer agrees with them.

Bias is...

• when one side of an argument is disliked by an audience.

• when one side of an argument is preferred by a writer (and it shows through their writing)

• when one side of an argument is preferred by an audience (and the writer shows they disagree with the audience)

• when one side of an argument is easily agreed with by the readers.

evidence

• proof for an argument

• the counterclaim

• bias in an argument

• a rhetorical device

rebuttal

• when an author re-states their supports at the beginning of each paragraph for the audience to be reminded of.

• when the author agrees with a counterargument and explains why it is right.

• when the author responds to a counterargument with reasons why the counterargument is wrong.

• when an author re-states their thesis statement for the audience.

rhetorical devices are...

• in argumentative texts

• allusion, repetition, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, analogies, and more

• common errors in writing

• true until you apply the rules of logic

• strong indicators of good writing

The third body paragraph in an argumentative essay is a concession paragraph. This is used to________?

• explain third reason

• Bring up the counterargument and refute it

• fill space

• make it hard

A claim in an argument is

• when you state your side of an argument

• When you try to buy something at an auction

• Supporting your argument

• hard

In an argumentative essay, the claim and thesis statement are the same thing.​ (a)  

• True

• False