English Research vocab Flashcards

1
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Argument

A

Making a claim, supporting it using logic

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persuasion

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making a claim, supporting it using emotions

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3
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claim

A

position you’re trying to get your readers to accept

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4
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evidence

A

facts that support your claims

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5
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bridge

A

statement which shows how evidence supports the claim

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6
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counterargument

A

challenging an argument you dont support

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7
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turnback

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demonstrating why the counterargument is wrong

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8
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audience

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who will be affected by the topic? who will ready the essay?

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9
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thesis statement

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a short statement that summaries the main part of an essay

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