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Unit 6: Developing a Complex Argument

AP English Language and Composition — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Thesis Statement

A , specific, and _________ claim that tells your reader your position and why it matters.

Line of Reasoning

The progression of your argument, the 'how' you're going to prove your thesis, guiding the reader from opening to conclusion.

Structuring an Argument

arranging claims, evidence, and analysis to maximize impact, making the argument clear, persuasive, and digestible.

Evidence

information, data, examples, or expert testimony used as _________ to support a claim.

Commentary

The explanation of and _________ evidence supports a claim, connecting the dots and making reasoning explicit.

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