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Argument Essay Terms
Argumentative Essay Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Argument | Making a claim and support it using logic |
| Persuasion | Making a claim and support it using feelings and emotion |
| Claim | The position that you are trying to get your readers to accept |
| Evidence | Facts that support your claim |
| Bridge/Warrant | Statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects to claim |
| Counterargument | Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the agrument |
| Turn Back/ Refutation | Demonstrating why the counter argument is wrong |
| Audience | Who will be effected by the topic? Who will read the essay? |