Weeks 1-3 Vocab Flashcard

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Term matching: a statement supporting a main idea by explaining its truth.

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reason

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Term matching: something true and provable

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fact

Front

Term matching: something agreed upon by most; no citation needed in essays.

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commonly-accepted belief

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Term matching: judgement by a qualified person in a field.

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expert opinion

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Term matching: agreeing slightly with the reverse of your argument; another term for counterargument.

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opposing claim

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Term matching: reason for existence and author's intent.

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purpose

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Term matching 'main idea' or author's truth.

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precise claim

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Term that proves something general:

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example

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Term for a short true story illustrating a point.

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anecdote

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Term matching: a group of listeners or spectators, the person(s) an author addresses.

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audience