Argumentative Essay Terms To Know PDF
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This document defines terms used in argumentative essays. It covers concepts such as argument, persuasion, claim, evidence, bridge or warrant, counterclaim or counterargument, turn-back or refutation, and audience. The document is intended for educational purposes, likely for classroom use, and is suitable for high school students learning about argumentative writing.
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ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY TERMINOLOGY Argumentative Essay Terms to Know TERM DEFINITION argument Making a claim and supporting it using logic....
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY TERMINOLOGY Argumentative Essay Terms to Know TERM DEFINITION argument Making a claim and supporting it using logic. persuasion Making a claim and supporting it using feelings and emotions. claim The position that you are trying to get your readers to accept. evidence Facts that support your claim. bridge Statement that explains how the evidence or supports and connects to the claim. warrant counterclaim Challenging the argument by addressing the or position of someone who may not agree with counterargument the argument. turn-back or Demonstrating why the counter-argument is refutation wrong. audience Who will be affected by the topic? Who will read the essay? For the purchaser’s classroom use. ©2014/2017 Darlene Anne All rights reserved by author. 11
