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WOW Words Weeks13-15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Claim | In an argument, the writer's position on an issue |
| Central Idea | The most imoprtant idea about a topic that a writer conveys |
| Argument | Speaking or writing that expresses a position or claim on a problem and supports it with reasons and evidence |
| Trace | To follow the reasoning of an argument |
| Tone | Expresses the writer's attitude toward his or her subject |
| Counterargument | An argument made to oppose another argument |
| Opposing Viewpoint | In conflict or competition with a specific subject |
| Sufficient | Enough; adequate |
| Introduction | The first paragraph of an essay; the road map for what an essay will be about |
| Thesis | A short statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay |