Evaluating Arguments Vocab

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Definition of main idea

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The central point of the text.

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Definition of diction

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Specific words used to make a point.

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Definition of emphasis

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Anything that is stressed or given extra attention.

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Definition of tone:

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The feeling you get from reading the text; how it makes you feel.

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Definition of premise

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A statement in an argument providing reason or support for the conclusion; can be one or more in an argument.

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Definition of purpose

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The purpose of the text is the message the author intends to communicate.

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Definition of argument:

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Main idea or thesis in a text, supported by evidence.

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Definition of reasoning

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The process of clarifying how evidence supports a claim.

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Definition of style

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The way a writer writes.

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Definition of rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.