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unit 1

100

a conclusion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty reasoning or untruths

what is misconception 

200

is an overarching message or truth that is specific to a text. Central ideas are the key points authors make and the ones they want you to remember most.

A central idea

300

The author discusses similarities and differences between two or more items, ideas, concepts, places, persons, or events and emphasizes superiority of one over others. Transitions suited to the comparison structure include likewise, also, and similarly. Transitions suited to the contrast structure include however, yet, and on the other hand.

Comparison/contrast

400

We used ________ to figure out if the author used actual facts in his passage 

Textual Evidence 

unit 2

100

different from what is expected or seems correct

counterintuitive

200

are restatements of part of the original work. When authors paraphrase something, they use their own words and writing style but retain the meaning and length of the original information. Authors paraphrase when they want to incorporate the source material into their own texts seamlessly.

Paraphrases

300

involves the shades of meaning that distinguish words with similar denotations from one another, adding a positive, negative, or neutral spin to the meaning.

Nuance

400

We used _____ to help readers and writers make sense of sentences 

Syntax

unit 3

100

basic framework of a system or organization

infrastructure

200

• 1 meaning it is exact, correct, and verifiable with all its information
• 2 meaning it is applicable to what is being researched
• 3 meaning it is written by a believable, reliable, and trustworthy author, group, or organization

• accurate
• relevant

• credible

300

These situations of persuasion concern the interaction of three elements: the message, the writer/speaker, and the audience. Those are the components of

rhetorical triangle

400

We used ______ in structural analysis to split a complex structure into simple elements 

Structural Elements 

unit 4

100

a state of society in which diverse groups participate

 pluralism

200

used to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions or values

Pathos

300

When authors juxtapose words or ideas, or place them in relation to each other

antithesis

400

We used ____ to highlight the stark difference between opposing ideas by placing them side-by-side in exactly the same structure

Antithesis 

unit 5

100

having a role of lesser importance; subordinate

subservient

200

is a text that is considered to have been historically significant in its attempt to persuade policy makers. Policy makers can be government representatives—like members of Congress—or voters before an election. Anyone who has a say in the creation of law or policy is the audience for a work of public advocacy.

A work of public advocacy

300

is simply a reference to a person, object, event, or literary work that is widely recognized. Authors often allude to commonly known books, events, or figures so that everyone who reads their work will understand the reference and apply their feelings and knowledge about the reference as they read or listen.

An allusion 

400

We used _____ to reveal why and how the court, lawyer or judge came to their decision or argument on the case

Chain of Legal Reasoning