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Argumentative Essay
Terminology for Argumentative
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| argument | making a claim and supporting it with logic (reason) |
| persuasion | making a claim and supporting it using feelings and emotions |
| claim | the point you are trying to get readers to accept |
| evidence | facts that support your claim |
| bridge/warrant | statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects the claim |
| turn-back/refutation | demonstrating why the counter-argument is wrong |
| audience | Who will be affected by the topic? Who will read the essay? |
| clarify | to make clear |
| according to | as stated by ___ |
| text structure | how an author organizes the text (writing) Examples: problem/solution, cause/effect, description, compare/contrast |