Vocabulary Flashcards

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annotation (n.)

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A note added to a text to explain or comment on it.

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annotate (v.)

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To add notes to a text to explain or comment on it.

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argue (v.)

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To present reasons for or against something.

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argument (n.)

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A set of reasons given to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

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audience (n.)

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The group of people who are watching, listening, or reading something.

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author (n.)

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The person who writes a book, article, or other text.

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bias (n.)

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A tendency to favor one thing over another, often in an unfair way.

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claim (n.)

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A statement that something is true, often without evidence.

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close read (v.)

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To read a text carefully and critically to understand its deeper meaning.

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contextualize (v.)

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To place something in context to understand its meaning or importance.