An argument used in opposition to an originally presented argument.
What is a counterargument?
100
Adverbs or adjectives plus the noun they are modifying (The movie star is in the last white limousine.)
What is a noun phrase?
200
A persuasive technique designed to make consumers feel like everyone is using the advertised product.
What is a bandwagon?
200
Two or more adjectives that work together to modify a noun.
What is a compound adjective?
300
A sentence at the end of the a paragraph or essay intended to leave the reader a powerful impression.
What is a clincher sentence?
300
A noun that appears in singular form but it is plural in meaning.
What is a collective noun?
400
A persuasive technique characterised by its focus on reason or fact.
What is appeal to logic?
400
a pronoun used without an antecedent to ask a question.
What is an interrogative pronoun?
500
A sentence in the introduction of an essay that clearly states the argument the essay will present.
What is a thesis statement?
500
A punctuation mark used informally to set off parenthetical statements (All four cats - Wiggles, Beatrice, Donald and Moose-had to go to the vet at the same time.