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Unit 2 Vocab

TermDefinitionPart of SpeechSentence
Argument an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate Noun
Authors perspective how the author feels about the situation or topic Noun
Claim/Thesis a statement of the author’s point of view Noun
Counter claim an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis Noun
Credible source a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information Noun
Formal style using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude
reasoning the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does Noun/Verb
Bias general tendency or leaning in one direction; partial toward one view over another Noun/Verb/Adjective/Adverb
Refute to disprove a statement or theory Verb
Relevant evidence facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning Noun
Sound/Logical complete or comprehensive. A way to describe an argument when it’s based on logic/common sense Adjective
Sufficient evidence when there’s enough support to make the argument convincing Noun
Transitions words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic Noun/Verb
Fact information that can be proven, measured, or observed Noun
Opinion One’s beliefs, thoughts, feelings, or emotions about a topic Noun/Verb
Rebuttal Response to opponent’s counter claim Noun
implemented carried out; put into effect Verb Nobody was happy with the new rules the school had implemented.
mandates orders or commands Noun Schools have a set of mandates that students and staff need to follow.
intervene interfere with; take action to try to stop a dispute or conflict Verb As soon as she saw the fight, she wanted to intervene and stop it.
intentions purposes for or goals of one’s actions Noun Although the child had good intentions, his mother wasn't happy with her sons behavior.
dictate give orders to control or influence something Verb He should not be allowed to dictate our choices.
exemption permission not to do or pay for something that others are required to do or pay Noun My work had been deleted so my teacher made gave me an exemption from the due date.
effective successful in accomplishing something Adjective The students hard work had been effective in putting him at the top of the class.
reveal to show or illustrate Verb For the magicians last trick, he revealed a rabbit out of thin air.
convey to communicate in order to make known or understood (to show) Verb He tried to convey that he was not comfortable.
achieve o accomplish a specific purpose Verb A goal I want to achieve is to be able to work hard.
emphasize to give special importance to something when writing or speaking Verb He yelled at his opponent to emphasize his point
indicate to point out or show Verb She tried to indicate that she was sad to her friends.
condense to make something shorter or more compact by removing extra words or details, while keeping the main idea Verb If you condense water vapor, it will turn into water.
consistent done in the same way each time Adjective The woman's accomplishments were not consistent.
Latin prefix in- in, into, or on Injected: drive or force (a liquid, especially a drug or vaccine) into a person or animal's body with a syringe or similar device. The doctor injected the vaccine into my arm.
Latin prefix con- with or together Construct: put together out of components or parts The builders helped to construct the house.
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