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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