Argumentative essay

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  • It is a piece of writing on a particular subject often expressing one's point of view written in paragraphs to discuss or highlight several points.
    Essay
  • Catches the readers interest
    Title
  • This part of essay introduces the thesis statement and provides background information.
    Introduction
  • Justifies the main idea and provides supporting details on a particular subject.
    Body
  • This part of an essay summarizes everything that has been discussed.
    Conclusion
  • It is a type of an essay wherein it is used to convince readers to agree to an argument or claim about a topic. It is also called as persuasive essay.
    Argumentative essay
  • Argumentative essay requires...
    investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence
  • This type of persuasive writing states the opinion of the editors and publisher of news organizations.
    Editorial
  • It is a piece of an essay that tries to convince readers to agree with the writer's views on an argument. It is written by the members of the community, not newspaper employees.
    Op-Ed (Opposite Editorial)
  • These are letters sent to print and internet publications to express opinions in response to previously published articles.
    Letters to the editor
  • This type of persuasive essay uses emotional appeal and often biased, false, or misleading information to persuade people to think or act in a certain way.
    Propaganda
  • Evaluates items and activities such as books, movies, plays, and music from the writer's point of view.
    Review
  • It is a paid announcements that tries to convince people to buy or do something.
    Advertisement
  • It states a claim and supports it with reasons and existing evidence.
    Argument
  • It is an argument that your opponent would make.
    Counterargument
  • It is a direct respond to your opponent's argument to explain/show/how/why they are wrong.
    Refutation