8th Grade Final Test (Academic Vocab List & Salem Witch Trials)

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Define the word 'Pandemonium'

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A state of extreme confusion and disorder.

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What are the two ways you can integrate evidence into your paper?

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Paraphrasing or direct quotations.

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A guess or hypothesis that you make based on the information you have.

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Inference.

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Define the word 'Hysteria'

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A state of extreme excitement or anxiety.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument or thesis.

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Define 'Thesis' in academic writing.

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A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

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What is 'Paraphrasing'?

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Restating text or passage in your own words while retaining the original meaning.

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What does 'Evidence' mean in the context of writing?

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Information or details that support a claim or argument.

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Define 'Conclusion' in an essay.

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The final part of an essay that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.

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What is 'Academic Vocabulary'?

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Words and phrases that are commonly used in academic writing and discourse.