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Analysis
Writing/EssayExplanation of how evidence supports the claim
Body Paragraph
Writing/EssayParagraphs between introduction and conclusion that develop the argument
Citation
Writing/EssayAcknowledgment of sources used in writing
Conclusion
Writing/EssayThe final paragraph that wraps up the essay
Counterclaim
Writing/EssayAn opposing argument to your thesis
Evidence
Writing/EssayFacts, examples, or quotations that support a claim
Hook
Writing/EssayAn attention-grabbing opening sentence or paragraph
Plagiarism
Writing/EssayUsing someone else's work or ideas without proper credit
Rebuttal
Writing/EssayA response that refutes a counterclaim
Thesis Statement
Writing/EssayThe main argument or claim of an essay
Topic Sentence
Writing/EssayThe main idea of a paragraph
Transition
Writing/EssayWords or phrases that connect ideas between sentences or paragraphs