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Argument/Persuasion

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Vocab Definition
Argument   Making a claim and supporting it using logic.  
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Persuasion   Making a claim and supporting it using feelings and emotions.  
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Claim/Thesis   The point you are trying to get your readers accept. (last sentence of 1st paragraph)  
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Evidence   Facts that support your claim  
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Bridge/Warrant   Statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects to the claim.  
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Counter/Argument   Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone of someone who may not agree with the argument (Paragraph 4)  
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Turn-Back/Refutation   Demonstrating why the counter-argument is wrong.  
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Audience   Who will be affected by the topic? Who will read the essay?  
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Introduction   1st paragraph that begins the essay.  
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lead/hook   The first sentence of your essay that encourages readers to continue reading because it's interesting. (Quote, unusual detail, statistics/fact, strong statement, question, anecdote)  
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Background Information   sentences that tell about the importance of your topic ( Found between the hook/lead and your thesis)  
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