Vocab & Terms
To describe the specific claims and evidence used in an argument.
What is Delineate?
This gives the facts of a text, while an analysis explains the meaning.
The author’s attitude toward the subject of a story.
What is Tone?
Which text (1 or 2) uses sensory details like "cracked leather" and "trembling hands"?
What is Text 2?
Passage A argues that school start times should be shifted to this specific hour.
What is 10 AM?
Information that is stated clearly and directly in a text.
What is Explicit
This represents a universal truth, such as "Hard work is the key to overcoming obstacles."
What is Theme?
This POV uses the pronoun "You" to address the reader directly.
What is Second-Person View?
Text 1 describes the printing press as this kind of "Revolution."
What is Information Revolution?
Passage B claims that we must improve this before the transition from gas is possible
What is Charging Infrastructure?
To acknowledge the opposite point of view in an argument.
What is Counterclaim
These words, like "However" or "Therefore," indicate a change in direction.
What are Transitions?
A POV where the narrator is outside the story and knows the thoughts of one character.
What is Third-Person Limited?
Which text suggests that access to information can be a threat to those in power?
What is Text 1?
In Passage C, what is the "trade-off" or negative side effect of social media?
What is Anxiety/False sense of reality?
Hard work is the key to overcoming obstacles
What is Theme?
These provide evidence or explanation to strengthen the main idea.
What are Supporting Details?
Pronouns like "I," "Me," and "My" indicate this Point of View.
What is First-Person?
Which text's primary purpose is to evoke "nostalgia" or reflection?
What is Text 2?
In Passage D, the author argues the city should invest in parks instead of what?
What is a Shopping Mall?
"However," "Therefore," or "Consequently" are what kind of words?
What are Transition Words?
The primary goal when "Delineating" an argument.
What is Identifying the claim and evidence?
If a narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, it is called this.
What is Third-Person Omniscient?
What is the shared idea between Text 1 (printing press) and Text 2 (books)?
What is Access to books/literacy has become easier/cheaper over time?
Define the word "Claim" in the context of an argumentative essay.
What is the Main Argument or position the author is taking?