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Unit 3: Perspectives and the Larger Conversation
AP English Language and Composition — Note Packet
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Key Terms
Argument
A process of inquiry and persuasion, making a well-reasoned case to persuade an audience to accept your ___.
Claim/Assertion
Your main point or position on an issue; it's what you're trying to prove and is ___.
Argumentative Thesis Statement
The most crucial sentence of your essay, stating your specific, ___ stance on an issue that guides your entire essay.
Line of Reasoning
The clear, logical ___ of ideas that builds your argument from your thesis to your conclusion.
Evidence
The ___ or data that makes your claims believable and supports your argument.
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