Unit 4- Argumentative Text Vocab Part 3

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Tone refers to the author's attitude in writing.

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the author’s particular attitude, either stated or implied in writing

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Text/print features mean:

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Any characteristic of the text outside the main body that helps convey meaning.

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Synthesize means

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to combine elements and parts to form a coherent whole

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Summarize:

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Reduce large sections of text to essential points and main idea.

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Rhetorical device:

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A technique used by an author or speaker to influence or persuade an audience.

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Repetition is a literary device that emphasizes an idea by repeating the same word or phrase, contributing to an author’s style and tone.

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a literary device that repeats the same word or phrase in order to emphasize an idea, detail, or point and may contribute to an author’s style and tone

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Reliable sources ask: Is the author a respected authority? Do they support opinions with strong reasoning? How current is the information?

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Is the author a respected authority on the subject? Does the author support opinions with strong argumentation and reasoning? How current is the information?

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Paraphrase means

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restate the meaning in different words.

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Organizational patterns refer to the structure an author uses to organize ideas and details.

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The pattern an author constructs as he or she organizes his or her ideas and provides supporting details.

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Multimodal texts involve the integration of multiple communication modes to create meaning, including written/spoken texts, images, gestures, music, and digital media.

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The strategic integration of two or more modes of communication to create meaning, including written and spoken texts, images, gestures, music, digital texts and media, and live performances.