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Argument Essay
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Argumentative Writing | A type of writing that uses reason or logic to show that the writer's position or conclusion is valid |
| Audience | The group of people that a piece of writing, media, or art is intended for |
| Evidence | facts, figures, details, quotations, or other sources of data and information that provide support for claims or an analysis and that can be evaluated by others |
| Counterclaim | a point made by the opposing side of an argument |
| Claim | the main argument of an essay. Also called the thesis |
| Summarize | To make a brief statement that includes the main points about a topic, text, or idea |
| Paraphrase | rewording something written or spoken while preserving the original meaning |
| Cite | To support an idea or opinion by referring to sources (texts, media, images, etc) |