Jim Roberts: Unit 4: Argumentative Text Flashcards

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the words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a specific word, sentence, or passage

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Context

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an incorrect or problematic argument that is not based on sound reasoning

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Logical fallacy

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a particular inclination, feeling, or opinion about a subject that is often preconceived or unreasoned

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Bias

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to combine elements and parts to form a coherent whole

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Synthesize

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 the pattern an author constructs as he or she organizes his or her ideas and provides supporting details. Examples of commonly used patterns are cause and effect, problem and solution, description, and order of importance.

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Organizational patterns

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picture or other image within a text

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Graphic features

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an assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue

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Claim

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the author’s particular attitude, either stated or implied in the writing

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Tone

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specific  details or facts that support an inference or idea

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Evidence

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restate the meaning of something in different words. Paraphrasing alters the exact wording of the source and transmits its ideas or information without evaluation or interpretation.

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Paraphrase