unit 1
arduous
extremely difficult to achieve
exacerbate
to intensify
infrastructure
basic framework of something
fervently
earnestly
indemnity
protection against loss
context clues
using surrounding phrases to understand a word/phrase
style
understanding the type of text used for different audiences and/or purposes
understanding text structure
how the text structure influences the main ideas and affects its audience
themes
understanding the main concepts of a text
punctuation
helps writer to emphasize different points and ensure proper grammar
implied meaning
what the author actually means from their text
outline
listing ideas and main points for a writing piece
using multiple sources
ensuring reliability and accuracy in evidence
organization
helps the text flow and helps main points connect with each other
revising for content
making sure all points and concepts connect and make sense
evidence
understanding the meaning and connection of the text and the used credible sources, facts, and statistics to back up the main ideas
rhetoric
using figurative language and to persuade the audience
ethos, pathos, and logos
different ways to get the audience to agree with/ believe your opinions
vocabulary types
helps cater to different audiences and different purposes in a non-direct way
public advocacy
learning professional skills and differentiating different styles for different audiences/purposes
summary
picking out key points and main ideas to understand a text
thesis
to sum up all key points of an essay and form its organization
revising
to make sure of proper grammar and that the main ideas are executed in a logical way
counterclaims
helps the writer to turn any possible negatives into positives to make their argument stronger
editing
making sure to rid of any punctuation and grammar errors to ensure good results