Argumentative Essay Flashcards

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We know this as a heated conversation. However, academically speaking, it is an attempt to persuade someone by presenting evidence to the reader for why it is a more favorable choice regarding a particular issue.

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Argument

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It presents evidences for a claim in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable.

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Argumentative Essay

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It is a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue.

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Argumentative Essay

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4
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We persuade people to agree with our claim using facts. This is called ___.

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Argumentation

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5
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An IDEA about which the opinions of people are different

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Issue

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A statement by an author about an issue

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Claim

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It has a significant amount of disagreement about it. It also needs supporting arguments

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Claim

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It is also called a position, stand, or point of view

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Claim

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9
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It is an idea that supports the claim

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Argument

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10
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These are facts in the real world that can be used to support an argument.

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Evidence

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What are the 5 mentioned examples of evidence?

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  • statistics
  • data from studies
  • historical events
  • habitual practices
  • other FACTS that can support an argument
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12
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It is an idea given by the opposing side against the claim
given in the argumentative essay.

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Counterargument

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13
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It is the response to the counterargument.

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Rebuttal

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It is an argument in favor of a claim or advantage regarding something

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Pro

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15
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It is an argument against a claim or disadvantage regarding something

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Con

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16
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What are the 6 elements of argumentative essays?

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  • claim
  • arguments
  • evidence
  • counterargument
  • rebuttal
  • conclusion
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17
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It is the position or assertion in relation to an issue.

18
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A ___ cannot be used to support an argument because it is what must be defended.

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These are statements that support the claim

20
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These are the facts or reasons that support the arguments.

21
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It is an opposing argument or assertion.

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Counterargument

22
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Logical arguments for rejecting the (counter)argument

23
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It restates the claim, summarizes arguments, restates the counterclaim and rebuttal, and makes any recommendation

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Conclusion

24
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How many paragraphs should your essay possess?
a. at least four
b. at least two
c. at least three
d. at least five

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d. at least five

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Your thesis statement must include the points you will discuss. At least how many should you have in your essay? a. Three b. One c. Four d. Two
a. Three
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IS THIS A CLAIM OR STATEMENT? Plants are food. Spinach is a food Therefore, all plants are food.
Claim
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IS THIS A CLAIM OR STATEMENT? The Harry Potter Novel is the number 1 best-selling book of all time.
Claim
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This is the thesis of your argumentation.
Claim
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It is a statement of opinion.
Claim
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It requires arguments
Claim
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It needs supporting evidences.
Argument
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It is an idea that supports the claim.
Argument
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Proof or facts that support your each of your arguments.
Evidence
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An argument that your reader would make if they disagreed with your claim
Counterargument
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Your response to the counter-argument.
Rebuttal
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A convincing restatement of the original claim
Conclusion
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7. These are the elements of an argumentative essay. a. Claim, Argument b. Evidence, claim and conclusion c. Claim, Counterargument, Rebuttal. d. All of the above
d. All of the above
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11.This are the components of an argumentative essay. a. Introduction and Body. b. Refutation and Conclusion c. Introduction, Body and Conclusion d. All of the above
d. All of the above
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What is logic?
Reason
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Evidence can be ___, ___, and ___.
FACTS, STATISTICS, and EXAMPLES.