thesis - The sentence in the intro paragraph of an essay that states the main idea (or what you will prove) in the essay - last sentence of introduction and first sentence of conclusion., lead/hook - to go before or show the way; to grab attention, argument - a discussion involving differing points of view; debate, claim - to assert or maintain as a fact. Also, what the writer believes to be true (can be found within the thesis statement)., position - the side one takes in a situation; strong belief or opinion, counterclaim - a claim made to offset another claim or asserted against an opposing party after an original claim has been made, opposing view - to act against or provide resistance to; combat. Also, the other side of the issue in an argument; also called the "counterclaim.", rebuttal - The attempt to disprove (or poke holes) the opposing view by refuting it (or finding fault with it), refute - to prove to be false, as an opinion or a charge, or to prove (a person) to be in error, concede - to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; to admit, transition - movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept etc. to another, evidence - Facts, expert opinions, and other proof taken from an article or reliable source that helps the essay writer to support their thesis. Also, something that can help clearly prove or disprove something else., sufficient - adequate for the purpose; enough, relevant/logical - characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning, bias - prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair, proponent - a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate, opponent - a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy,

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