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Unit 2 Vocab

Made by Liesl S for Ms. Bittle's 6th period class

TermDefinition
Argument POS: Noun Definition: An attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate
Author's perspective POS: Noun Definition: How the author feels about a situation or topic
Claim/Thesis POS: Noun Definition: A statement of the authors point of view
Counterclaim POS: Noun Definition: an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis
Credible source POS: Noun Definition: A reliable resource the writer can use to cite information
Formal style POS: Noun Definition: Using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude.
Reasoning POS: Noun Definition: The explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does
Bias POS: Noun Definition: General tendency or leaning in one direction; partial toward one view over another.
Refute POS: Verb Definition: To disprove a statement or theory
Relevant evidence POS: Noun Definition: Facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer's reasoning
Sound/Logical POS: Adjective Definition: Complete or comprehensive. A way to describe an argument when it's based on logic/common sense
Sufficient evidence POS: Noun Definition: When there's enough support to make the argument convincing
Transitions POS: Noun Definition: Words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your argument.
Fact POS: Noun Definition: Information that can be proven, measured, or observed
Opinion POS: Noun Definition: One's beliefs, thoughts, feelings, or emotions about a topic; point-of-view
Rebuttal POS: Noun Definition: Response to an opponent's counter claim
Implemented POS: Verb Definition: Carried out; put into effect Example sentence: The government has implemented many laws in recent years.
Mandates POS: Noun Definition: Orders or commands Example sentence: Government mandates both solve and create problems.
Intervene POS: Verb Definition: Interfere with; take action to try to stop a dispute Example sentence: I need to intervene before my friends start arguing.
Intentions POS: Noun Definition: Purposes for or goals of one's actions Example sentence: I'm unsure of his intentions or motives.
Dictate POS: Verb Definition: Give orders to control or influence something Example sentence: The government should not dictate all of our choices.
Exemption POS: Noun Definition: Permission not to do or pay for something that others are required to do or pay Example sentence: Residents of the apartment complex were given exemption from paying the parking fee.
Effective POS: Adjective Definition: Successful in accomplishing something Example sentence: My markers are effective for coloring.
Reveal POS: Verb Definition: To show or illustrate Example sentence: A magician will never reveal their secrets.
Convey POS: Verb Definition: To communicate in order to make known or understood Example sentence: I must convey what I mean, but I don't know the language.
Achieve POS: Verb Definition: To accomplish a specific purpose Example sentence: I hope to achieve my goals.
Emphasize POS: Verb Definition: To give special importance to something when writing or speaking Example sentence: I emphasize specific words in my presentation to better get my meaning across.
Indicate POS: Verb Definition: To point out or show Example sentence: The vendor cleared his throat to indicate that the shop was closing.
Condense POS: Verb Definition: To make something shorter by removing extra words while keeping the main idea Example sentence: I condense my essay to lower the word count.
Consistent POS: Adjective Definition: Done in the same way each time Example sentence: She is consistent in getting everything done.
Latin prefix in- Meaning: In, into, or on Word using in-: Inside Definition of word: The inner side of something; interior Example sentence: I should go inside because it might rain.
Latin prefix con- Meaning: With or together Word using con-: Conspire Definition of word: To work together to bring about a result Example sentence: Lucy and Marcus conspire against him.
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