Writing Terms

3. an appeal to emotions and feelings
5. The first paragraph of an essay that introduces the topic and thesis
6. The paragraphs that go after the introduction and before the conclusion
7. Blank argument that states the opposing side of an issue
11. The first sentence of each body paragraph that states the main idea of that paragraph
12. The part of the thesis that previews the three main points you will make towards your argument
14. Facts, information, and examples that support the argument
15. The part of the thesis that states your stance or opinion

1. A statement in the conclusion that states why your topic is important/ why the reader should care
2. an appeal to logic and reason.
4. Words that help move the essay forward like "first, second, next, etc)
8. an appeal to credibility and ethics
9. An attention getter and the first sentence of the introduction paragraph
10. The last paragraph of an essay that ties up the argument
13. A sentence that states the main argument and supporting points in an essay