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Argument/Persuasion

TermDefinition
Argument a type of essay that uses logic, reason, and reliable sources to support a claim/thesis
Persuasive essay type of essay that relies on feeling and emotion to support a claim/thesis
Introduction first paragraph that begins the essay
Lead/Hook the first statement of your essay that encourages readers to continue reading because it's interesting (quote, unusual detail, statistic/fact, strong statement, question, anecdote)
Background information sentences that tell about the importance of your topic (Found between the hook/lead and your thesis)
Thesis (claim) the statement that the essay is meant to prove (It occurs as the last sentence of the first paragraph.)
Body Paragraph the paragraph that proves the thesis
Topic sentence` a sentence that tells the main point of the body (evidence) paragraphs (It starts them and tells why or how the thesis is true.)
Evidence facts, quotes, examples, and statistics that help support the points made in the body paragraphs.
Bridge statement or phrase that connects the evidence to the claim
Counter-claim/Counter-Argument a statement/paragraph that expresses the opposite point of view of the thesis/claim (paragraph 4)
Turn-back a statement that gets the audience to go back to see the thesis/claim side of the argument
Conclusion final paragraph of the essay that sums up the ideas
Restatement of claim sentence that begins conclusion paragraph and states the thesis in new words
Summary of evidence sentences that tell the main points in the sources
Final Statement statement that ends the paper and finished off the point (NEVER INTRODUCES A NEW IDEA)
Created by: itminor1
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