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TermPart of SpeechDefinition
argument noun an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate
Author's perspective noun how the author fells about the situation or topic
claim noun a statement of the author's point of view.
counterclaim noun an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis
credible source noun a reliable resource the writer can use to cite info
formal style verb using a professional choice of words and tone
reasoning verb the explanations of why the author feels the way he does.
bias verb general tendency or leaning in one direction; partial toward one view over another.
refute verb to disprove a statement or theory
relevant evidence noun facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer's reasoning
logical noun complete or compressive. a way to describe an argument when it's based on logic
sufficient evidence noun when there's enough support to make the argument convincing
transitions noun words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic
fact noun info that can be proven, measured, or observed.
opinion noun One's beliefs, thoughts, feelings, or emotions, about a topic; point of view
rebuttal verb response to opponent's counter claim
cede verb formally gives up rights
enterprise noun business venture or company
capitalistic adj characteristic of a economic system that is privately owned
threatening adj dangerous
extinct adj no longer exists
mutation noun change in form, nature or qualities
prevailing adj the main purpose
distinguish verb to tell the difference between
corroborate verb to support an idea with proof
condensing verb making something smaller or more compact
reveal verb to show or illustrate
accurately adv to correctly identify
consistent adj done in the same way each time
evident adj clearly seen or obvious.
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