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Unit 2 Vocab 3/4
Perspectives Unit 2
Question | Answer |
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Geodesic dome | hemispherical thin-shell structure in which triangular facets replace arches |
Chronic | Lasting a long time or recurring often |
Subconsciously | Occurring in the mind without one’s full awareness |
Excruciatingly | Painfully; miserably |
Monotony | Sameness; boredom |
Catastrophic | disastrous |
Stimulus | Something that causes action or reaction |
Clarify | To free from confusion; intelligible |
Action verb | Tells what action someone or something is performing |
Linking verb | Connects the subject with another word that identifies or describes the subject |
Blog Post | A piece of writing added to an online journal expressing his/her thoughts on various subjects |
Visual Presentation | A way of conveying information through visual aids (charts, illustrations, etc.) |
Editorial | a type of argument that usually appears in a newspaper |
Claim | A belief that you have about a topic |
Thesis Statement | One strong sentence that states your claim clearly |
Counterclaim | Views that oppose your position or claim |
Paraphrase | Restate in your own words |
Direct quotations | An author’s exact words |
Introduction | Hook your reader, introduce the issue, and state your claim |
Body | 2+ paragraphs with reasons, evidence, and explanation |
Conclusion | Remind reader of your claim; include sentence summarizing your reasons |