Vocabulary
Nurture
to encourage or support growth or success
central idea
an overarching message or truth that is specific to a text
objective summary
a brief account of the facts of a text
Alienation
state of being isolated or withdrawn
Rhetoric
the art of persuasion
purpose
reason to inform your readers
biodegradable
capable of being broken down into harmless components through natural processes
problem-and-solution structure
identifying a problem and then offering one or more solutions
introduction
provide context and background about the topic
vigilant
keeping careful watch for threats or dangers
Theme
The theme can be shown but never explicitly stated; the reader has to infer it
Argument
writing that emphasizes logic, specifically claims, reasons, evidence and, counterclaims
anarchy
a state of lawlessness and absence of government
claim
the primary statement that is to be proved through the presentation of an argument
Thesis Statement
prepares the audience for the body of the essay