4 COMPONENTS of an Argumentative Essay Flashcards

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Background of the subject/topic or thesis

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Introduction

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Present your position with supported evidence

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Body

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Counterclaim and rebuttal

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Refutation

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4
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Summarize key points

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Conclusion

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It is an introductory paragraph; it is in the start of the essay.

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INTRODUCTION

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this is called the “gateway” of an essay

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INTRODUCTION

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it is because it attracts the attention of readers to the essay
and gives the readers background information about the topic.

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INTRODUCTION

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it also introduces the thesis statement of the essay, which is
the heart of an essay, and tells what to be discussed in the
body paragraphs.

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INTRODUCTION

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It tells what to be discussed in the body paragraphs.

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INTRODUCTION

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It is the body paragraph where facts of the given thesis statements of the essay are written.

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BODY

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It is where the arguments are written to support the statements

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BODY

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12
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it is the argument to refute earlier arguments and give weight to the actual position.

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REFUTATION / COUNTERARGUMENT

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It is rephrasing the thesis statement, major points, call attention, or just having the concluding remarks. It even has some recommendations.

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CONCLUSION

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14
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It even has some recommendations.

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CONCLUSION

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It is the heart of an essay
(NOT included in the 4 Components)

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Thesis Statement

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