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Argument. Essay Term
Argumentative Essay Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| claim | writer's position or view |
| thesis statement | controlling idea over an entire piece of writing |
| tone | the author's feeling in a given selection |
| organizational structure | the setup or how a piece of writing is put together |
| coherence | ideas that flow together smoothly and consistently |
| opposing claim/counter | evidence to disprove a point |
| 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 |