Academic vocabulary 2 Flashcards
1
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Topic sentence
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Tells the main idea of the paragraph.
2
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Subheading
A
A heading underneath a main heading that tells the topic of that section of the text.
3
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Transition words
A
Words used to connect ideas in a text.
4
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Editorial
A
A newspaper article that gives an opinion of a topic or an issue.
5
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Counter argument
A
The opposite side of the argument.
6
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Rebuttal
A
The response to a counter argument that explains why the counter argument is wrong.
7
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Claim
A
An argument statement
8
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Evidence
A
Information used to support an argument.
8
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Criticize
A
To judge the negative or positive qualities of someone or something.
8
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Stance
A
Opinion or attitude toward a topic.
