Vocab #7 Literary Argument

Front

In "Holes," Zero evolves from a quiet, illiterate character to one who speaks up and learns to read, thanks to Stanley. Is Zero a dynamic character?

Back

Yes

Front

What is a claim?

Back

States what you are arguing for and about.

Front

Support for a claim can come from:

Back

all of the above

Front

Main purpose of an argument?

Back

to persuade

Front

Cannot be included in an argument:

Back

thoughts

Front

Textual evidence?

Back

Proof from the text to support your answer.

Front

Schools should pay students for good grades; money can motivate.

Back

Reason

Front

98% of kids with cell phones in class admit to distraction at least once.

Back

Evidence

Front

Another term for formal style?

Back

Academic

Front

Example of a first-person pronoun:

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Us