Connotation
This word for a group of people sounds warm and welcoming, compared to "mob," which sounds scary.
What is a CROWD
If a story sounds happy and fun, it has this kind of tone.
What is CHEERFUL
A statement that answers your research question or explains what you believe to be true.
What is CLAIM
This Taylor Swift song says, "It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me."
What is "ANTI-HERO"
The side you are trying to prove in an argument is called this.
What is THE CLAIM
This word for a very inexpensive item sounds positive, while "cheap" can sound a little insulting.
What is AFFORDABLE
When an author sounds mad about something, the tone is this.
What is ANGERY
The facts, data, or observations that support your claim. Think of it as the proof that backs up what you're saying.
What is EVIDENCE
Taylor Swift started her music career in this genre before moving to pop.
What is COUNTRY
In an argument, facts and examples that support your claim are called this.
What is EVIDENCE
This job title sounds more glamorous than "janitor," though both describe similar work.
What is a CUSTODIAN
If a book feels very gloomy, it has this kind of tone.
What is SAD
Explains how your evidence supports your claim.
What is REASONING
This Taylor Swift album shares a name with a year and has the song "Blank Space."
What is 1989
This word describes the part of an argument where you recognize the other side’s point of view.
What is a COUNTERCLAIM
While "slim" has a positive connotation, this synonym for "slim" often carries a more negative or unhealthy tone
What is SCRAWNY
When an author sounds like they are making jokes, the tone is called this.
What is FUNNY
Having enough good evidence to support your claim.
What is SUFFICIENT
Taylor re-recorded her old albums to own her music and added special songs called this.
What are "FROM THE VAULT" tracks
What is PERSUADE
This word for a small house has a cozy, positive connotation, even though it technically just means "a small shelter
What is a COTTAGE
If a letter sounds very important and does not seem to be joking, it has this kind of tone.
Your argument is both valid and true.
What is SOUND
Taylor Swift has a cat named after this famous "Grey's Anatomy" character.
Who is Meredith Grey
When you answer back to a counterclaim and defend your side, it's called this.
What is a REBUTTLE