Vocab 1
high-spirited; lively; bold, saucy; jaunty
Pert
including a whole without exception; occurring or existing everywhere
Universal
The main argument of an essay.
ex: Social networking sites do a lot of good for our society.
Claim
Background information about the protagonistin normal life.
Exposition
Remarks about what you learned from the textand how it applies to the topic
Commentary
late, tardy
Belated
strange, freakish, weird, foreign-looking; out of the way, geographically remote; exceeding reasonable limits
Statements of support for claims, making those claims something more than mere assertions.
Ex. Social networking sites do a lot of good for our society, including helping students in school, aiding law enforcement, and increasing the voter population.
Reasons
Something happens that creates a problem forthe protagonist.
Conflict
What is the biggest "no, no" in informational writing?
Personal Bias
in line with accepted ideas or standards; trite
to bring about an agreement between persons or groups, act as a go-between; occupying a middle position;
Mediate
-evidence refers to facts, documentation or testimony used to strengthen a claim, support an argument or reach a conclusion.
Evidence
The sequence of events that happen as aresult of the conflict. These usually getmore intense over time.
Rising Action
Is used to describe, characterize, or create a vivid image and immerse your reader.
Adjectives, Similes, and Symbolism.
descriptive language
to follow in order, come immediately after, and as a result
Ensue
to lure into a trap; a person or thing used to lure into a trap
Decoy
the argument (or one of thearguments) opposing your thesis statement.
Counter-Claim
The most exciting part of the story.
Climax
Supporting or opposing a particular person or thing inan unfair way.
BIAS
Milieu
to quote; to mention; to summon to appear in court; to commend, recommend
Cite
a form of evidence that is presented tocontradict or nullify other evidence that has beenpresented.
Rebuttal
A moment in the plot when acharacter must make a decision thatwill change the course of the story.
Turning Point
The general character or attitude represented bya piece of writing or media.
tone