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Arg. Essay Key Terms
Argumentative Essay Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Claim | writer’s position/view |
| Thesis Statement | controlling idea over an entire piece of writing |
| Tone | the author’s feeling in a given selection |
| Organizational Structure | the set up or how a piece of writing is put together |
| Coherence | ideas that flow together smoothly and consistently |
| Opposing Claim (Counter) | evidence to disprove a viewpoint |
| Rebuttal | statement that follows the counter that emphasizes the original claim |
| Logical Progression | writing that makes sense from intro to conclusion |
| Appropriate Style | writing that is written the correct way |
| Credible Support | a reliable source |
| Precise Language | exact language written in a formal way |
| Language Facility | putting ideas into words and forming meaningful sentences |
| Objective Tone | straightforward, factual info: no bias present |
| Subjective Tone | opinionated tone; bias is present |