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Unit 2 Vocab 3/4
Perspectives Unit 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |