Academic Vocabulary Part 4

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Interact and collaborate with others

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To actively participate in discussion in which all members share equally in promoting the set goal.

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Interrogative

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Asks a question.

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Irony

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When the opposite of what is expected to occur happens in literature—three types include: situational, dramatic, and verbal.

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Irrelevant evidence

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Evidence that does not relate to the claim being argued.

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Judgment

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A decision made based on logical reasoning and evidence.

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Key event

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An occurrence that has an important impact on someone or something.

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Key idea

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A point made that has an important impact on someone or something.

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Key individual

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A central character or person.

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Logical reasoning

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A personal view that is based on facts, logic, and sound reason.

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Memoir

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A written account of the past experiences of a person; usually someone famous.