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U2 Vocab Flashcards

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Argument (n)an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open debate
Author's Perspective (n) how the author feels about the situation or a topic
Claim (n) a statement of the author's point of view
Counter-Claim (n) an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis
Credible Source (adj) a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information
Formal Style (adj) using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude
Reasoning (n) the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does
Bias (n or v) general tendency or leaning in one direction; partial towards one view over another
Refute (v) to disprove a statement or theory
Relevant Evidence (adj) complete or comprehensive. A way to describe an argument when it's based on logic/common sense
Sufficient Evidence (adj) when there's enough support to make the argument convincing
Transitions (n) words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic
Facts (n) information that can be proven, measured, or observed
Opinion (n) One's beliefs, thoughts, feelings, or emotions about a topic; point of view
Rebuttal (n) response to opponent's counter claim
Implemented (v) carried out or put into effect
Mandates (n) order or commands
Intervene (v) to take action to try and stop a dispute or conflict
Intentions (n) purpose for/or goals of one's actions
Dictate (v) give orders to control or influence something
Exemption (n) permission not to do or pay for something that others are required to do or pay
Effective (adj) succesful in accomplishing something
Reveal (v) to show or illustrate
Convey (v) to communicate in order to make known or understood
Achieve (v) to accomplish a specific purpose
Emphasize (v) to give special importance to something when writing or speaking
Indicate (v) to point out or show
Condense (v) to make something smaller or more compact by removing extra words or details while keeping the main idea
Consistent (v) done in the same way each time
Latin prefix in- meaning in, into, or on
Latin prefix con- meaning with or together
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