Vocab and Morph Flashcard 1

Front

What suffix is added to verbs to indicate past tense?

Back

-ed

Front

What is elaboration in writing?

Back

Further thinking about how evidence supports the claim.

Front

What are reasons in an argument?

Back

Big ideas about why we have this position.

Front

What is a position we have about a topic called?

Back

Claim

Front

If a noun ends with a consonant + y, how do you make it plural?

Back

You change the 'y' to 'i' and add -es.

Front

What is the term for a personal belief or judgment?

Back

Opinion

Front

What is the difference between a claim and a viewpoint?

Back

A claim is a statement that can be argued, while a viewpoint is a personal perspective.

Front

What does it mean to support a claim?

Back

To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the claim.

Front

What is the purpose of elaboration in an argument?

Back

To deepen the understanding of how evidence relates to the claim.

Front

What is a rebuttal?

Back

A response to counter an argument or claim.