Persuasive Vocabulary
Essay writing should have an introduction, ______________, and a conclusion
body paragraph(s)
Structure that explains a thing thoroughly.
Description
The first step in writing an essay is to read the article. Then, you need to find evidence to support your opinion. After that, you will need to explain how your evidence supports your opinion.
Sequence / chronological order
The student gave a reluctant nod, clearly unsure about agreeing with the plan.
A. Unwilling
B. Excited
C. Confident
D. Careless
A. Unwilling
McNeil's HS mascot is a ______
A. Horse
B. Maverick
C. Pony
D. Clydesdale
B. Maverick
Facts, examples, or quotes that support a claim are called?
evidence
Structure where an issue is explained and there are fixes also presented
problem solution
“School lunches are unhealthy. One remedy is to add more fruits and vegetables.”
Problem / solution
The abandoned house had a dilapidated appearance, with broken windows and peeling paint.
A. Newly built
B. Carefully decorated
C. Falling apart
D. Crowded
C. falling apart
The principal at McNeil is....
Dr. Eagleton
The main point an author is trying to prove
the claim
Presents similarities and differences between two ideas
Compare / contrast
“Using phones in class creates distractions, which leads to lower grades.”
cause / effect
Her explanation was vague, leaving the class confused about what to do next.
A. Detailed
B. Clear
C. Unclear
D. Creative
C. unclear
The Associate Principal at McNeil HS is...
Mr. Edwards
The opposing viewpoint is called the...
The opposing viewpoint
When writing is told in order.
sequential / chronological
Sea turtles are unlike land turtles, they cannot retract their head or flippers into their shell. Leatherbacks are the largest, weighing up to 900 kg (2,000 lbs). They're diets vary.
description
Despite the chaos around him, the firefighter remained composed.
A. Nervous
B. Calm
C. Angry
D. Loud
B. calm
McNeil HS was established in...
A. 1975
B. 1985
C. 1992
D. 2003
C. 1992
A response that explains why the counterclaim is weak
the rebuttal
Shows how one event leads to another
Cause / Effect
Dogs and cats are both loving companions, but cats aren't as cuddly.
Compare / contrast
The author’s implicit message about power and control is revealed through the character’s actions rather than stated directly.
A. Clearly explained
B. False
C. Hidden but understood
D. Unimportant
C. Hidden but understood
Name the five other schools that make up Round Rock ISD's high schools.
Cedar Ridge, Stony Point, Round Rock, Westwood, Success, Early College.