Unit 1 Week 1 Vocab Quiz

To assert something means to:

• Doubt or question it

• State it firmly and with confidence

• Hide it from others

• Apologize for it

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

To substantiate an argument means to:

• Weaken it

• Provide evidence to support it

• Ignore it

• Deny it

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

To concede in an argument means to:

• Refuse to give in

• Admit or acknowledge a point

• Strengthen your position

• Provide evidence

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Negate most nearly means:

• To affirm strongly

• To cancel out or make ineffective

• To explain clearly

• To strengthen

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

An advocate is best described as:

• Someone who argues against an idea

• Someone who supports or promotes a cause

• Someone who stays silent in debate

• Someone who writes laws

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Anonymity refers to:

• Being widely recognized

• Lack of identity or being unknown

• Strong leadership

• Public recognition

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Dehumanization means:

• Treating people with compassion

• Denying people human qualities and dignity

• Speaking confidently in public

• Giving others their rights

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Despite criticism, the scientist continued to _______ that her findings were correct.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The lawyer provided documents to _______ the witness’s testimony.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

After hours of debate, the candidate finally chose to _______ that her opponent had a valid point.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D