Composing an Argumentative Essay Flashcards

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presents the topic of the essay in an interesting way, using humor

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Introductory Paragraph

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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

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3
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it *supports8 and develops thesis statement

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Body Paragraph

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4
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summarizes the thoughts and brings the paragraph to close

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Conclusion

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5
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5 Types of Argument Claims

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  1. Fact
  2. Definition
  3. Value
  4. Cause and Effect
  5. Policy
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6
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it is whether the statement is factual or untrue

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Fact

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7
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the dictionary meaning of what you’re arguing, or a personal understanding

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Definition

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8
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the significance of what you’re arguing

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Value

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9
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what causes the problem and the effect it has

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Cause and Effect

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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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