Rebuttal - Using evidence and reasoning to show why your opponent's argument isn't as logical as yours., In-Text Citations - Introducing evidence and giving credit to the original author and source., Counterclaim - The argument of your opposition., Claim - The basis of your argument; states your opinion on the topic., Reasons - Why you believe what you do; the points you will make in your argument., Evidence - Facts, statistics and expert opinions that support your reasons., Argument - Position or opinion with claims and evidence to support., Emotional Appeal - A persuasive technique that plays on people's emotions (sadness, anger, etc...) to get them to agree, believe or act on something., Relevant - Having to do with the topic; important related information., Thesis Statement - Where the writer directly states their opinion and provides reasons., Opinion - Also the position, viewpoint or stance the author is trying to support in their argument., Hook - An introduction statement(s) that grab the reader's attention and creates interest in the topic of the essay., Author's Purpose - To persuade, inform or entertain, Transitions - Words or phrases that connects one idea or topic to another within an essay.,

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