Argumentative Writing Flashcards

(6 cards)

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Claim

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States the main argument that will be made in the essay–this is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph

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2
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Counterclaim

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The opposite (counter to) your claim

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Reasons

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Ideas that support why the claim is correct–these are the first sentences of each body paragraph

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4
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Credible Sources

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Sources that provide logical, trustworthy, unbiased information.

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Evidence

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Facts that support each specific reason–these go within each body paragraph

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Rebuttal

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Proves why the counterclaim is wrong

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