Week 6 / Vocab & Syntax Review

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Synonyms that are NOT correct: contentious / joyful

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contentious / joyful

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Definition of SUCCINCT:

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Brief and clearly expressed

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Definition of ELABORATE (used in context: When asked about his evening plans, he provided a full schedule.)

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to develop in detail

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Difference between SUMMARIZE and PARAPHRASE?

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Summarize condenses key ideas; paraphrase rephrases meaning in your own words.

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Synonym of CONVEY (e.g., This poem conveys his emotional reaction):

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show

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Effective persuasion in an essay requires a counterargument followed by a:

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rebuttal/refutation

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Best thesis on teen curfews:

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Teenagers should have a curfew due to their lack of maturity in setting behavioral limits.

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Synonym for INTEGRAL in: 'Honesty is an integral part of any successful relationship.'

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important

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Adjectival participial phrase usage: Laughing uproariously, I couldn't catch my breath after you told the joke.

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Laughing uproariously, I couldn't catch my breath after you told the joke.

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Thesis: "Failure is essential for learning through reflection and self-analysis." Best call to action?

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Never fear failure; it can be the greatest teacher you experience.