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Key Terms
Rhetorical Situation
The circumstances surrounding a rhetorical act, including the , purpose, audience, writer, context, and message.
Thesis Statement
A clear, , and _________ claim that provides a _________ for an argument.
Topic Sentence
A sentence that states the _________ of a paragraph, acting as a _________ for that paragraph and supporting the overall argument.
Evidence
The specific , examples, quotes, or _________ used to support a claim.
Commentary
The explanation and of how evidence supports a claim, detailing the _________ choices and their _________.
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