Argumentative Vocabulary

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Analyze

Back

To examine critically as to bring out the essential elements; to study closely and determine the details.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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Rhetoric

Back

The use of language that is intended to have a persuasive effect on an audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Tone

Back

The attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience.

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CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

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Logos

Back

Citing statistics and using deductive reasoning as a means of persuasion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Ethos

Back

How the author develops credibility and trust.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Front

Pathos

Back

Appealing to the audience's emotions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Claim

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true.

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Allusion

Back

An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

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Perspective

Back

A particular attitude or lens through which readers observe characters and events.

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CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Argument

Back

A statement or series of statements for or against something.