Argumentative Essay Flashcards by Zenlyn Fate | Brainscape

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what is the essay arguing about?

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topic

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main claim of the essay.

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thesis statement.

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reasons and evidence

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arguments

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biased or balanced view

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objectivity

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grab readers attention

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hook

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set the stage

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background information

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clearly state your main argument

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thesis statement

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focus on one supporting point

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topic sentence

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back up your point

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evidence

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support your arguments

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explanation

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remind the reader of main argument

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restate thesis

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recap the main points

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summarize key points

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leave the reader with a final thought

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closing statement

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