Milestone Vocab Review: Callahan

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Four types of Author's Purpose:

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain

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Argumentative texts should state a _____ and support it with evidence.

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Claim

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Outline of an argumentative essay:

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Introduction, two body paragraphs, Counterclaim & Rebuttal, Conclusion

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Organizational structure used in argumentative writing to show good and bad effects?

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Cause & Effect

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Org structure for informational writing showing differences?

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Compare & Contrast

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Purpose of credible sources?

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Provide evidence and facts supporting the claim.

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Difference between Formal and Informal writing?

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Formal writing is used in professional, academic, or official settings and follows a structure. Informal writing is more casual and biased.

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Is informational text the same as explanatory texts?

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Yes

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True or False: A narrative is a story about a situation, moment, or series of events. Good writers order thoughts and events to convey meaning effectively.

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True

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Difference between point of view and perspective?

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Point of view: narrator's position in the story; Perspective: a way of viewing things.