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Argumentative Essay
Terminology for Argumentative
Term | Definition |
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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 |