Vocab Definitions
to hinder; to obstruct
impede
The girl had no _____ about driving over the speed limit.
qualms
a reason your thesis is true, similar to a main point
claim
Which part of the CRAAP test is this: the importance of the information to your needs
relevance
an opposite opinion of the thesis
counterclaim
a death; a ceasing to exist
demise
The sound _______ by the crying child made everyone around cringe.
emitted
relevant information that proves your claim, often a fact or quote
evidence
Which part of the CRAAP test is this: timeliness of the information
currency
a specific response to a counterclaim
rebuttal
feeling great dismay or horror
aghast
The troublesome boy tried to ___________ the bees by throwing water balloons at their hive.
eradicate
a statement that takes a firm stance on a position, often in the introduction of your essay
thesis statement
Which part of the CRAAP test is this: the reason the information exists
purpose
What could be a counterclaim for this statement: Schools shouldn't require students to read an independent novel.
depends on answer
to send out; to give forth, as in sound or light
emit
The professor was _________ when they realized the student had plagiarized.
aghast
explanation of how the evidence connects to the claim or thesis statement
commentary
Which part of the CRAAP test is this: the source of the information
authority
What could be a counterclaim to this statement: Animal testing should be allowed because it's important to ensure the safety of products before giving them to humans.
answers will vary
a moral deterioration because of over indulgence
decadence
George could not be _________ by the hurtles on the track.
impeded
What order do you write the three parts of a persuasive paragraph?
claim - evidence - commentary
Which part of the CRAAP test is this: the reliability and correctness of the information
accuracy
What could be a counterclaim to this statement: The government should provide wifi to everyone in the U.S.
answers will vary