Vocab
revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
rescind
An _____ clause contains a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. It can stand as a sentence.
independent 💃
This type of statement clearly expresses a writer's stance on a topic.
Claim
This technique involves smoothly integrating quotes or data into your own writing to support a claim.
Embedding Evidence
If an argument gives good reasons is it Strong or Weak.
Strong 💪
of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.
sentimental
A _____ clause contains a subject and a verb, but it does not contain a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
dependent
This logical structure, often used in claims, involves outlining a reason followed by supporting evidence.
CER
This term describes the details provided about the source of your evidence, which allows readers to find it.
Citation
This is an argument where the premises are weak or untrue. Is it weak or strong 🥺
Weak
showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
empathetic
A ______ is a word group that does not contain its own subject and verb. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
Phrase
When writing a claim, it’s important to back it up with this, which includes facts, statistics, or examples.
Evidence
This punctuation mark is used to indicate that you’re quoting someone directly.
quotation marks
This section of the essay addresses and refutes the opposite viewpoint.
counterargument
lacking in courage or confidence; easily frightened.
Timid
Name three fanboys
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.
A strong claim should include this to explain why the claim is valid or important.
Reasoning
If you want to shorten a long quote, you can use this symbol to indicate that part of the quote is missing.
ellipsis (...)
The ACT essay you should write this many paragraph?
5
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.
Dire
Name three AAAWWUBBIS
after, although, as, when, while, until, because, before, if, since
This term refers to the main idea or assertion a writer is trying to communicate in their work.
Thesis
What goes in parenthesis when citing.
(Author's Last Name Page Number)
This is what you should do when you end your argument by reminding the reader of your main point.
What is restate your thesis?