Vocabulary
The main point or stance of an argumentative essay.
Claim
The first paragraph that introduces the claim and hook.
Introduction
If the author’s goal is to give facts and information about a topic.
A comparison of two unlike things without using “like” or “as.”
Metaphor
Is this argumentative or persuasive.. "You should try the new community park—it’s a fun and safe place for everyone."
Persuasive Writing
Facts, statistics, and examples used to prove a claim.
Evidence
Define fiction texts.
Fiction texts are stories that are made up by the author. They include characters, events, and settings that may be imaginary, even if they feel real.
The author wants to convince the reader to adopt a belief or take action.
To persuade
A way of organizing text that tells what happened and in what order.
Chronological order
Is this argumentative or persuasive.. "Plastic bags should be banned because they pollute waterways and harm wildlife."
Argumentative
The opposite side of your argument.
Counterclaim
Define non-fiction texts.
Writing that tells about real people, places, or events.
If the author writes with humor, storytelling, or interesting anecdotes.
To entertain
The author’s reason for writing a text—inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
Purpose
Give me an example of an Nonfiction text in real life
News articles, documentaries, argumentative essays etc
Your response that explains why the counterclaim is weaker.
Rebuttal
The time and place where a story happens is called what?
Setting
If the author wants to tell a process, idea, or concept in detail.
To explain
A text that explains how two or more things are similar and different.
Compare and contrast
Why is a hook important in an argumentative essay?
Grabs the reader's attention
A word that has the same or very similar meaning as another word.
Synonym
Persuasive writing tries to convince mainly by appealing to what?
Emotions and feelings
An article presenting both sides of an argument objectively demonstrates this.
To analyze
Words or phrases—“however,” “for example,” “meanwhile”—that act like bridges across ideas.
Transition words
What is the difference between the counterclaim and the rebuttal?
A counterclaim is the opposing viewpoint to your argument, while a rebuttal is your response that explains why the counterclaim is incorrect or less convincing.