Parts of an argument
a statement, essentially arguable, but used as a primary point to support an argument
claim
What is data that supports the reasons?
Facts and Statistics
What should be the last sentence in the introduction in an argument essay?
claim
What is when something is given in order of occurrence or step by step?
Sequence/Chronological Order
What effective closing strategy challenges the reader?
Call to action
Response to a counterclaim is called what?
Rebuttal
A type of writing in which an author attempts to prove that his or her position on a topic is better than others.
Argumentative
What is something that grabs the readers attention?
Hook
What is when the author presents an issue and ways to fix it or have you fix it?
Problem and solution
What engaging opening includes a personal story?
Anecdote
What is a claim that disagrees with the writers claim?
Counterclaim
What is evidence that disputes or disagrees with the counter claim?
Rebuttal
What do you need along with a reason?
Evidence
What is when one thing leads to another?
Cause and effect
What are words and phrases that tie your essay together?
transitions
What is "school violence has gone down 90% in California schools with uniforms" (source A)?
Evidence/Data/Facts/Statistics
What are the main points that use logic or reasoning to justify the writers claim?
Reasons
What kind of evidence is needed to validate an argument?
Relevant/ Credible evidence
What is looking at two or more items to establish similarities/differences?
Compare and contrast
What are the 3 rhetorical appeals?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
What is "Schools should require uniforms because it keeps students safe"?
Reason
Strategic reuse of words, phrases, or ideas to emphasize key points
Repetition
What is it when you restate the reasons in your conclusion at the end of an essay?
Summarize
What are details about characteristics, actions, etc.?
Description
Sentences that present ideas with the same grammatical structure.
Parallelism