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7 Cards in this Set
- Front
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Topic Sentence
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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
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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
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The other side of the issue in an argument
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Rebuttal
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The attempt to disprove (or poke holes) the opposing view by refuting it (or finding fault with it)
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Hook
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The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader’s attention
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Thesis Statement
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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
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Words used at the beginning of sentences that help an essay have fluency (a better flow). Some examples are – also, furthermore, in addition
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