Key Terms and Concepts

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Passage

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A section of text, often a paragraph or more, that is part of a larger work.

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Example

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A specific case or instance that illustrates a general idea or concept.

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Paragraph

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A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.

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Explain

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To make an idea, situation, or problem clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.

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Persuade

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To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.

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Choose

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To select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference.

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Claim

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An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.

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Support

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To bear all or part of the weight of; hold up or to provide assistance or backing.

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Evidence

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The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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Convince

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To cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something.