Unit 2 Review

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What is evidence?

Back

Information used to back up and support your answer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Who is the audience in an essay?

Back

The people that will be affected by this topic or read your essay.

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What does a refutation demonstrate?

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It demonstrates why the counterargument is wrong.

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What is a characteristic of a strong argument?

Back

Logical reasoning.

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What is personification?

Back

A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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What is an argument?

Back

A statement or series of statements for or against something.

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What is the purpose of a counterargument?

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To present an opposing viewpoint to the main argument.

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What is emotional appeal?

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A persuasive technique that targets the audience's feelings.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is logical reasoning?

Back

The process of using a rational, systematic series of steps to arrive at a conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.