Parts of an Argumentative Essay Response
Parts of the Argumentative Writing Rubric
Figurative Language Devices
Other Academic Vocabulary
Essential 30 Terms
100
A sentence or sentences at the end of the introduction paragraph that introduces the claim/argument and 2-3 reasons.
What is a Thesis Statement?
100
Words and phrases that clarify the relationships between and among ideas
What are Transitional Strategies?
100
Language that appeals to the senses
What is Imagery?
100
The moral or message of a story.
What is Theme?
100
The leading character in a story (the good guy).
Who is the Protagonist?
200
A sentence or sentences at the beginning of the introduction paragraph that introduces the topic and catches the reader's attention.
What is the Grabber?
200
When the writer addresses and refutes arguments for the opposing side.
What is a counterclaim or counterpoint?
200
A figure of speech that involves a comparison between two relatively unlike things. The comparison usually involves "like" "as" or "than."
What is a Simile?
200
The words that an author chooses to use in his or her writing.
What is Diction?
200
The conversation between two or more characters in a text.
What is Dialogue?
300
A sentence or sentences at the end of the conclusion paragraph that gives the reader something to think about after reading the essay.
What is the "Leave-It" Statement?
300
Evidence that is taken word-for-word from the text and placed into the essay.
What is a Direct Quote?
300
A figure of speech in which human qualities are given to something non-human (an animal, an object, or an idea).
What is Personification?
300
The way the author or speaker feels about the subject matter.
What is Tone?
300
The problem in the story. Can either be external or internal.
What is the Conflict?
400
Direct quotes taken from a piece of text (ex. an article, poem, short story, etc.) and used to support the writer's argument.
What is Textual Evidence?
400
Techniques such as definitions, quotations, and examples that help the writer to explain and support his or her argument.
What are Elaborative Techniques?
400
A figure of speech that involves a direct comparison between two unlike things. The comparison is not announced by "like" or "as."
What is a Metaphor?
400
A "perfect" or "ideal" society, usually created by an author to point out the flaws in our world.
What is a Utopia?
400
The story is told from the perspective of a narrator.
What is Third Person Point of View?
500
When the writer places the author's last name or the article title in parentheses at the end of a direct quote.
What is Citing Evidence?
500
When a writer keeps his or her feelings and opinions separate from the analysis of a text.
What is Objective Tone?
500
A figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims. The exaggeration is used to make a point.
What is Hyperbole?
500
The implied or figurative meaning of a word.
What is Connotation?
500
A piece of text that is based on facts, real events, and real people.
What is Non-Fiction?
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