Argumentative Vocabulary

Front

What is a statement that is true 100% of the time?

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Fact

Front

What is a statement that tells what someone thinks or feels about a topic?

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Opinion

Front

What action means to break down a text into smaller pieces for better understanding?

Back

Analyze

Front

What is the main idea of a text, usually summed up in one sentence?

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Central Idea

Front

What is a retelling of the most important information from a text in your own words?

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Summary

Front

What is the term for the emotional association a word carries?

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Connotation

Front

What is the literal meaning of a word?

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Denotation

Front

What is the evidence used to support an argument or claim?

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Support

Front

What is a formal way of writing that follows specific rules and structures?

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Formal Style

Front

What is the process of evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of an argument?

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Evaluate