Argumentative Essay Flashcards
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.
Argument
It presents evidences for a claim in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable.
Argumentative Essay
It is a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue.
Argumentative Essay
We persuade people to agree with our claim using facts. This is called ___.
Argumentation
An IDEA about which the opinions of people are different
Issue
A statement by an author about an issue
Claim
It has a significant amount of disagreement about it. It also needs supporting arguments
Claim
It is also called a position, stand, or point of view
Claim
It is an idea that supports the claim
Argument
These are facts in the real world that can be used to support an argument.
Evidence
What are the 5 mentioned examples of evidence?
- statistics
- data from studies
- historical events
- habitual practices
- other FACTS that can support an argument
It is an idea given by the opposing side against the claim
given in the argumentative essay.
Counterargument
It is the response to the counterargument.
Rebuttal
It is an argument in favor of a claim or advantage regarding something
Pro
It is an argument against a claim or disadvantage regarding something
Con
What are the 6 elements of argumentative essays?
- claim
- arguments
- evidence
- counterargument
- rebuttal
- conclusion
It is the position or assertion in relation to an issue.
Claim
A ___ cannot be used to support an argument because it is what must be defended.
Claim
These are statements that support the claim
Argument
These are the facts or reasons that support the arguments.
Evidence
It is an opposing argument or assertion.
Counterargument
Logical arguments for rejecting the (counter)argument
Rebuttal
It restates the claim, summarizes arguments, restates the counterclaim and rebuttal, and makes any recommendation
Conclusion
How many paragraphs should your essay possess?
a. at least four
b. at least two
c. at least three
d. at least five
d. at least five
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
IS THIS A CLAIM OR STATEMENT?
Plants are food.
Spinach is a food
Therefore, all plants are food.
Claim
IS THIS A CLAIM OR STATEMENT?
The Harry Potter Novel is the number 1 best-selling book of all time.
Claim
This is the thesis of your argumentation.
Claim
It is a statement of opinion.
Claim
It requires arguments
Claim
It needs supporting evidences.
Argument
It is an idea that supports the claim.
Argument
Proof or facts that support your each of your arguments.
Evidence
An argument that your reader would make if they disagreed with your claim
Counterargument
Your response to the counter-argument.
Rebuttal
A convincing restatement of the original claim
Conclusion
- 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
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
What is logic?
Reason
Evidence can be ___, ___, and ___.
FACTS, STATISTICS, and EXAMPLES.
