Argumentative Writing Structure
"To make your thesis the only logical conclusion, you must combine these three elements in your essay.
"What are clear structure, strong evidence, and critical analysis?"
"This term refers to the reasoning that connects evidence to the claim being made."
"What is warrant?"
"This term describes your response to a counterargument, explaining why it is less valid."
"What is a rebuttal?"
"This type of evidence uses numbers, percentages, or data to support a claim".
"What are statistics?"
"This sentence begins a body paragraph and introduces the main idea of the paragraph."
"What is a topic sentence?"
"The ultimate goal of an argumentative essay is to achieve this."
"What is to persuade the reader that your thesis is the most logical conclusion?"
"This type of evidence is based on numerical data and statistics to support a claim."
"What is quantitative evidence?"
"This type of reasoning involves making inferences based on the relationships between different concepts or ideas."
"What is analogical reasoning?"
"This is the term for the logical connection between the evidence provided and the claim being made".
"What is reasoning?"
"The three main parts of a body paragraph are these."
"What are the topic sentence, supporting evidence, and analysis?"
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"This common format for an argumentative essay includes an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion."
"What is the five-paragraph format?"
"This type of claim expresses a judgment or opinion rather than a fact."
"What is a value claim?"
Clue: "Addressing opposing views in your argument can strengthen your position by demonstrating this."
"What is critical thinking?"
"This type of evidence uses past events or documents to support a claim."
"What is historical evidence?"
"This type of sentence is used at the end of a body paragraph to connect it to the next paragraph."
"What is a transition sentence?
In the conclusion of an argumentative essay, this is the primary focus to leave a lasting impression on the reader."
"What is summarizing the main points and reinforcing the thesis?"
"In an argumentative essay, this part presents the opposing viewpoint to your main claim."
"What is a counterclaim?"
"This term describes the reasoning that connects evidence to the claim being made in an argument."
"What is warrant?"
"This type of reasoning moves from specific observations to broader generalizations.
"What is inductive reasoning?"
"The primary purpose of a body paragraph in an essay is to do this."
What is to develop and support the thesis with evidence and analysis?"
"The primary purpose of an argumentative essay is to do this."
"What is to convince the reader of a specific point of view?"
"This process involves critically assessing the strength and relevance of a claim in an argument.
"What is claim evaluation?"
"This strategy involves conceding that the counterargument has some merit before refuting it."
"What is concession?"
"This term describes the process of drawing conclusions based on premises that are assumed to be true."
"What is logical reasoning?"
This structure is often used to organize a body paragraph, ensuring it supports the thesis effectively."
"What is the claim-evidence-analysis structure?"