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SHMS 6th ELA Vocab 1
SHMS 6th Grade ELA Vocab 1
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| argument | the way a writer tries to convince the reader to think or act in a certain way |
| author’s purpose | the reason an author writes a piece |
| bias | a prejudice toward one point of view |
| cause and effect | a text structure that gives reasons and outcomes for events |
| central idea | the most important idea in a text |
| chronological order | sequence of events arranged in order of how they occurred in time |
| claim | a statement that a writer makes to support an argument |
| evidence | information an author provides to support the central idea of a text, including examples, research and survey results, statistics, case studies, anecdotes, expert opinions, and direct quotations |
| persuasive techniques | a way in which an author tries to influence the reader’s opinion, including bandwagon appeal, name-calling, snob appeal, opposing viewpoints, and stereotyping |
| sequence | chronological or time order |
| sequential order | sequential often follows a numerical or alphabetical order, but it can also describe things that aren't numbered but still need to take place in a logical order |
| narrative | a spoken or written account of connected events; a story |
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