Argumentative Writing Vocabulary Set 2--7

Front

Intended readers of an argument who can influence the issue.

Back

audience

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Reason for writing; what the writer hopes to accomplish

Back

purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

Front

Academic writing with appropriate language

Back

Formal style

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Front

End of an argumentative text to clarify the desired audience response

Back

call to action

Front

Ending of a paragraph or essay that leaves an impression.

Back

conclusion

Front

Argument opposing your claim

Back

counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Section of an essay responding to a counterclaim

Back

Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Exact words of an expert

Back

Direct quote

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Acknowledging the opposing viewpoint with merit

Back

Concession

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

To mock cruelly

Back

ridicule

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4