Always an Argument
A position is your stance in an argument. In an argument, there are usually at least two positions: the pro and this.
con
This P word is another word for, or a synonym of, point of view (POV). Consider how others see the world.
perspective
“He liked what he saw until he smiled and realized for the first time that his teeth were crooked, like a pile of wrecked cars. He grew depressed and turned away from the mirror.” - “Broken Chain” by Gary Soto
a. irritable
b. disappointed
c. jealous
d. loving
b. disappointed
This Y word describes a strong desire for something that has been lost or taken.
yearn
There are three major types of school systems in the United States: public, charter, and this type of school. They are often times religious.
private
This word starting with C is another word for an assertion or opinion one makes in an argument.
claim
This is the name of the person telling the story.
narrator
“Slowly, with care and courtesy toward one another, the inhabitants of the factory formed lines facing east, toward the holy city of Mecca. Soulful and melodious, Uncle Yakuba’s voice settled across the field, focusing the little community in prayer.” - “Searching for Blue” by N. H. Senzai
a. admiring
b. puzzled
c. arrogant
d. outrage
a. admiring
This P word means to carefully recover or acquire something, such as gold or food.
procure
expulsion (expelled)
When evidence does not match the topic or even seems to be random, this evidence is considered this I word.
irrelevant
In this point of view, a character within the story is telling the reader about the events.
“Amazon has buttons on all its Echo devices that cut off their microphones' ability to record. Earlier this year, though, a family caught one of its speakers recording its conversations and sending the recording to a friend. The news resulted in a great deal of bad press for Amazon.” - “Is Amazon Alexa Going Too Far?” by Geoffrey Fowler
a. playful
b. optimistic
c. concerned
d. sullen
c. concerned
A confident gentleman or woman will walk like this! A word beginning with the letter S.
swagger
This P word represents the way an actor depicts a real person or the way an artist paints a historical event.
portray (portrayal)
For every claim there is this, the opposing side of the argument. Be sure to address this in your essay!
counterclaim
This type of point of view directly addresses the reader throughout the story.
second person
“just a thick clutch
of muscle,
lopsided,
mute.” - “Heart to Heart” by Rita Dove
a. matter-of-fact
b. paranoid
c. uncertain
d. passionate
a. matter-of-fact
Pronouns like everybody, no one, and ones are called this I word, because they do not have a clear antecedent.
indefinite
This T word refers to students purposefully skipping and missing school. It is a crime in the United States.
truancy
This S word is used to describe an argument that provides enough evidence to prove the author's point. (And, no, it's not a compliment word like super or stupendous!)
sufficient
omniscient
Some words are associated with positive feelings, while others are pretty negative. This is known as this C word.
connotation
This I word refers to behavior that is deemed inappropriate for the public. Public displays of affection, or PDA, is but one example.
impropriety
This court is considered the most prestigious and significant in the United States. It is made up of 9 justices.
U.S. Supreme Court