Vocabulary: Argument Essay & "Can Fame and Fortune Make You Happy?" – Flashcards
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essay
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noun; a piece of writing on a particular topic
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introductory paragraph
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noun; the first part of an essay that includes the hook, the introduction of a topic, and a thesis statement
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hook
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noun; the first sentence or question in an introductory paragraph that is designed to grab the reader's attention. Can be a question or series of questions, a startling fact, or a quick story.
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thesis statement
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noun; a short, clear sentence that states the purpose or argument of an essay; belongs at the end of the introductory paragraph
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acknowledge
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verb; to recognize or admit
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counterclaim
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noun; the opposing side or argument; the position taken by someone with a different viewpoint
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concluding paragraph
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noun; the final part of an essay that includes a restatement of the thesis, a quick summary of the major points, and a meaningful final remark
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citation
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noun; a note, inserted into an essay, that show where a point of information came from
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