A statement put forth and supported by evidence

The most important point the author makes

Detailed examination of elements or structure of something.

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

A reason for an action or condition.

A statement in which a writer presents their opinion for an argument.

Logical and consistent

To look at two or more things closely in order to see what is similar.

To find differences in two or more things.

To make an idea known or understandable to someone.

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

Materials that have been created digitally or containing a digital format.

Result or consequence of an action or cause.

A thing that happens, especially one of importance.

Factual information that helps the reader reach a conclusion or form an opinion about something.

Communication that has greater rules surrounding it.

Communication that is more casual and spontaneous.

The action of showing something to be right or reasonable.

Ideas and terms that are central to the main points of the text.

The means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, magazines, and the internet.

Using more than one medium like text, graphics, sound, or video to communicate.

To follow or study out in detail or step by step.

Say something in reply.

Rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.

The way authors organize information in text.

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

An idea that serves as the subject of a paragraph, essay, report, or speech.

Relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful.

Documents, images, or artifacts that provide firsthand testimony or direct evidence for a historical topic or event.

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

Investigate something deeply.

Information that is created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions.

A fixed idea that many people have about a thing or a group that may often be untrue or only partly true.

An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.

Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society.

To describe with accuracy or in detail.

To cause to be ineffective or invalid.

A summary that does not include any opinions or judgments about what is written in the text.

A mental view or prospect; point of view.

Having something to do with the matter at hand.

A strong or dominant characteristic, tone, or theme.

Enough; adequate