Unit 4: Hear Me Out/ Academic Vocabulary

What does 'mandatory' mean?

• to agree or express agreement reluctantly but without protest

• required by rule

• to give up a job

• to stop doing something

What is the meaning of 'quiet'?

• to agree or express agreement reluctantly but without protest

• to give an authoritative order requiring obedience

• in a state of rest or calm

• to request urgently and forcefully

What does 'acquiesce' mean?

• to agree or express agreement reluctantly but without protest

• to give an authoritative order requiring obedience

• required by rule

• in a state of rest or calm

What is a 'requiem'?

• to agree or express agreement reluctantly but without protest

• a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

• to give an authoritative order requiring obedience

• required by rule

What is a 'demand'?

• to agree or express agreement reluctantly but without protest

• a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

• to request urgently and forcefully

• required by rule

What is a 'rhetorical appeal'?

• to agree or express agreement reluctantly but without protest

• a device that writers use to make their arguments appeal to readers

• to give an authoritative order requiring obedience

• required by rule

What is a 'recommendation'?

• required by rule

• to agree or express agreement reluctantly but without protest

• something that is suggested as advisable

• to give an authoritative order requiring obedience

What is 'evidence'?

• to agree or express agreement reluctantly but without protest

• facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim

• to give an authoritative order requiring obedience

• required by rule

What is 'reason'?

• to agree or express agreement reluctantly but without protest

• an explanation that states why others should accept a claim

• to give an authoritative order requiring obedience

• required by rule

What is an 'argument'?

• to agree or express agreement reluctantly but without protest

• a coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view

• to give an authoritative order requiring obedience

• required by rule