gives an opinion; states that something is true, should be done, etc.
-acknowledges
-discusses
-reports
-argues
What is argues?
100
shows that you are about to tell differences between the thing you were just talking about and an new thing
What is in contrast?
100
sets up the evidence: tells when, where, or any other information the reader will need to understand the evidence
What is lead-in or context?
100
(antonym of concrete) based on general ideas or qualities rather than specific events or things you can touch, see, hear, etc.
What is abstract?
200
words/phrases that give credit to others for their idea (according to, maintains, emphasizes, concludes)
What are reporting words?
200
states that something is true, especially if there is little proof, if it is a new idea, or if there is controversy
What is claims?
200
Almost exactly the same as “although," but has six words
What is in spite of the fact that?
200
fact, example, description, or something else that is not simply your opinion or more explanation and supports the topic sentence
What is evidence?
200
side or part of a problem, relationship, or other abstract thing
What is aspect?
300
type, class, kind (article, chapter, editorial,)
What is genre?
300
says what something/someone is like by giving details, often specific or sensory details
What is describes?
300
“If A doesn’t happen, B will happen.” Similar to “unless” or “if not” but used as a transition.
What is otherwise?
300
source information (in MLA, author and page # - in APA, author and year) given in the same sentence as the paraphrased or quoted evidence, often in parentheses right after the evidence
What is parenthetical/in-text citation?
300
a system of ranking which ideas/people/things are more important/powerful
What is hierarchy?
400
leave out
What is omit?
400
expresses doubts/challenges or doesn’t agree with an idea
What is questions?
400
shows that the thing before the word caused or explains the thing after the word (same meaning as “because,” but always in the order of cause > effect), and used as a transition.
What is therefore?
400
follows evidence; explains how and why the evidence confirms the topic sentence
What is explanation/analysis/significance?
400
(antonym of abstract) – definite, specific, based on real things
What is concrete?
500
related and important
What is relevant?
500
1) tells an idea of what people should do 2) indicates, points to, or supports an idea that is not 100% sure
What is suggests?
500
before now or another specific time; used as an adverb/ transition between sentences
What is previously?
500
strong finish that wraps up the essay and provides a sense of a lesson learned
What is concluding device?
500
not directly or clearly stated; meaning is underlying or hidden (etymology: meaning is "folded in")