Elements Of An Argumentative Test Answers – Flashcards
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Inviting introduction
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a compelling and interesting first section of your paper that tells about the issue and has an attention getting hook
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Background information
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the section of your paper that provides any information your reader needs to know to understand your claim such as the history, key terms and explanation of the topic
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Thesis
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a short statement that summarizes the main claim or point of an essay, article or research paper and is supported by reasons and evidence
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Claim
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an argument based on facts and reasoning
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Evidence
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personal experiences, definitions, facts, research, data, quotes from an authority in the field, or statistical graphs which tend to support or prove something
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Reason
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a logical statement presented in justification or explanation of something
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Refutation
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an opposing argument that seeks to prove your opinion or claim is false
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Purposeful Conclusion
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the final section of your paper that clearly summarizes the points made and is supported by evidence
