Composing an Argumentative Essay Flashcards
1
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presents the topic of the essay in an interesting way, using humor
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Introductory Paragraph
2
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a part of the introduction stating the topic and the purpose of your essay
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Thesis Statement
3
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it *supports8 and develops thesis statement
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Body Paragraph
4
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summarizes the thoughts and brings the paragraph to close
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Conclusion
5
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5 Types of Argument Claims
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- Fact
- Definition
- Value
- Cause and Effect
- Policy
6
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it is whether the statement is factual or untrue
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Fact
7
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the dictionary meaning of what you’re arguing, or a personal understanding
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Definition
8
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the significance of what you’re arguing
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Value
9
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what causes the problem and the effect it has
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Cause and Effect
10
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why the reader should care and what they should do about it after reading
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Policy
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