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U2 vocab terms

TermDefinitionPart of speechSentence
Argument An attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate Noun n/a
Author's Perspective how the author feels about the situation or topic Noun n/a
Claim/Thesis a statement of the author's POV Noun n/a
Counterclaim an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis Noun n/a
Credible Source a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information Noun n/a
Formal Style using professional choice of words and tone/attitude Noun n/a
Reasoning the explanations of why the author feel's the way he or she does Noun n/a
Bias general tendency or leaning in one direction; partial toward one view over another Noun n/a
Refute to disprove a statement or theory Verb n/a
Relevant Evidence facts, details, examples, etc. that supports the writer's reasoning Noun n/a
Sound/Logical complete or comprehensive. A way to describe an argument when it's based on common sense/logic Adj. n/a
Sufficient Evidence when there's enough support to make the argument convincing Noun n/a
Transitions words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic Noun n/a
Fact information that can be proven, measured, or observed Noun n/a
Opinion One's beliefs, thoughts, feelings, or emotions about a topic; POV Noun n/a
Rebuttal Response to opponent's counter claim Noun n/a
Implemented carried out; put into effect (v.) The teacher implemented a new rule
Mandates orders or commands noun I had to follow all of my teacher's mandates
Intervene interfere with; take action to try & stop a dispute/conflict (v.) The teacher had to intervene the students fighting
Intentions purpose of/goals of someone's actions noun The man's intentions to cheat were not good
Dictate give orders to control or influence something (v.) He likes to dictate other people's actions
Exemption permission not to do or pay for something that others have to do or plan noun I was given exemption from the test
Effective successful in accomplishing something adj. Studying is an effective way to prepare for a test
Reveal to sow or illustrate (v.) I had to reveal my friend's hiding spot to escape
Convey to communicate in order to make known or understood (v.) I had to convey the fact it was my birthday
Achieve to accomplish a specific purpose (v.) Gymnastics is not something everyone can achieve to do
Emphasize to give special importance to something when writing or speaking (v.) When something is important I emphasize it
Indicate to point out or show (v.) He showed me how to indicate if a storm was approaching
Condense to make something shorter or more compact by removing extra details/words while keeping the main idea (v.) The climate made the water vapor condense
Consistent done in the same way each time adj. The song had a consistent beat
Latin prefix in- Meaning in, into, or on Example: Insane He must be insane to do that
Latin prefix con- Meaning with or together Example: Contact People claim to have made alien contact
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