A-M
The end of something (c)
conclusion
the time, place, and circumstances in which something occurs or develops
setting
the main or central point of something
thesis
The main character in a story
protagonist
"The Outsiders"?
S.E. Hinton
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words
Concise
The way a story is told; the attitude of the person who is telling the story
Point of View
Other than your thesis, the most important part of your argument is including cited _____________
Evidence
A comparison using "like or as"
simile
"We conclude that the idea of "separate but equal" has no place in public education. Separate educational places of learning are inherently unequal."
The United States Supreme Court
Running at the same time (c)
concurrent
a brief statement or account of the main points of something. (sum)
Summary
The opposite of you thesis
counterargument
A comparison without using like or as
metaphor
The Book "Savage Inequalities"?
Jonathan Kozol
A guess or hypothesis that you make based on the information you have.
inference
phrases or words used to connect one idea to the next
Transition (word or phrase)
your response to the counterargument
rebuttal
an exaggeration: It's a million degrees in here
hyperbole
In 2015, he wrote that many school systems remain, "separate and unequal"
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan
metaphors, similes, and idioms that help clarify the meaning
figurative language
not clearly expressed: stated in indefinite terms
Vague
What are the only two paragraphs in your paper that do not include cited evidence?
Introduction and Conclusion
words that do not mean exactly what they stay. "Kill two birds with on stone."
idiom
The Musical "Hamilton"?
Lin-Manuel Miranda