8 ELA - Vocabulary Flashcards

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Retort

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A quick and smart reply, usually when someone is teasing or challenging you.

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Candid

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Being honest and saying what you really think, even if it's hard to hear.

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Rectify

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To fix something that is wrong or broken.

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Speculate

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To guess about something when you don’t know the full answer.

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Verify

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To double-check if something is true or correct.

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Argument

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A statement or series of statements where someone tries to convince others of their idea or opinion using reasons and facts.

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Claim

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• A statement or opinion that someone believes to be true and is trying to prove.

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Evidence

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Information or facts that help to prove that a claim is true.

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Reasoning

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Explaining how the evidence supports the claim; connecting the facts to the argument.

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Informational Text

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A type of writing that gives facts and information about a specific topic. It is meant to teach the reader something, like an article, textbook, or how-to guide.