Basics
Intro Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Trivia
100
How many paragraphs must be in an argumentative essay?
five paragraphs
100
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
the 1st
100
How many body paragraphs are in an argumentative essay?
three body paragraphs
100
the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
the third part
100
After writing an argumentative essay you should?
proof read
200
Where do you use transition words?
beginning of the paragraphs
200

What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?

Hook

200
Which body paragraph has the counterargument?
third body paragraph
200
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
restate the thesis statement and sum up the main points
200

What is overgeneralization?

stating opinions as 100 percent true when they don't apply to everyone

300
What HAS to be included in your third body paragraph?
counterargument
300
What is the last sentence of your introduction called?
thesis statement
300
What is the purpose of a counterargument?
show the other side's point of view
300
Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph
in conclusion, finally, lastly , as a result
300
What is the purpose of a works cited page?
to give credit to your sources
400
What is the point of writing an argumentative essay?
To persuade the reader how you feel about a certain topic.
400
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.
400
What order should the body paragraph be in?
the way they're listed in the thesis statement.
400
What comes first in a conclusion?
revised thesis statement
400

what is hedging?

when you soften your claim

500
Name the five parts of an argumentative essay.
Intro, three body paragraphs with counterargument, and conclusion
500

What are good things to use in a hook?

a question, statistics, or a quote

500
What is a topic sentence?
tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph
500

What can the concluding paragraph include?

a memorable ending such as a strong closing statement, a quotation or a call for action

500

What are some of the ways you can soften a claim?

certain verbs (appear, seem),modals, adjectives or adverbs expressing probability, expressions showing the writer's distance

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