easy
to give reasons for or against something
argue
anything that can be used to prove something
evidence
a group of words that works together in a sentence but does not contain a sunject or a verb
phrase
when you express your right to something that belongs to you
claim
the end or result of something
conclusion
a word that modifys a verb
adverb
a claim for relief filed against an opposing party after the original claim is filed
counterclaim
identifies the topic being discussed
thesis statement
when two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence
alliteration
the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument
rebuttal
an opening statement in an essay that attempts to grab the readers attention so that they want to read on
hook
an implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text
allusion
reasons, examples, facts, steps
supporting details
explains certain results
reason
when the subject of the sentence is acted on by the verb
passive voice