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7 Cards in this Set
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Topic Sentence |
The first sentence in a body paragraph of an essay that provides general statement about the topic of that particular paragraph |
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Evidence |
Facts, expert opinions, and other proof taken from an article or reliable source that helps the essay writer to support their thesis. |
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Opposing View |
The other side of the issue in an argument |
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Rebuttal |
The attempt to disprove (or poke holes) the opposing view by refuting it (or finding fault with it) |
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Hook |
The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader’s attention |
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Thesis Statement |
The sentence in the intro paragraph of an essay that states the main idea (or what you will prove) of the essay - Usually after the hook. |
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Transition Words |
Words used at the beginning of sentences that help an essay have fluency (a better flow). Some examples are – also, furthermore, in addition |
