Vocabulary 1
To present a position and to have an audience seriously consider your argument
Argumentative Writing
Expressing an opposite viewpoint
Argumentative
A sentence or group of sentences that explain, illustrate, or provide evidence for the argument
Main idea of the passage
Central Idea
The reason for or intent for writing (P.I.E.)
Authors Purpose
Something that proves the truth of something else
Evidence
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Explicit
to speak from another usually with credit acknowledgment indicated with quotation marks
Quote
to make a summary of; state or express in a concise (clear or brief) form
Summarize
Suggested but not directly expressed; implicit.
Inference
Able to be believed; convincing
Credible
The opposite of the author's claim – the opposing argument
Counterclaim
A rewording of something written or spoken by someone else
Paraphrase
Take part in a conversation or discussion to resolve a problem
Dialogue
A formal discussion on a particular topic
Debate
An attempt to disprove or contradict an argument by offering a counter argument
Rebuttal
To conclude from evidence
Infer
What type of writing entertains a reader?
Narrative
Thesis statement backed up with evidence that supports the idea
Claim
What type of writing informs the reader?
Expository/ Informational