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Key Terms in Writing and Analysis

Key Terms in Writing and Analysis

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English

12th Grade

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Hard

Created by

Jessica Cohen

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1.

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Debate

Back

A formal discussion where people present different sides of an issue.

2.

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Bias

Back

A preference or prejudice that can make information one-sided.

3.

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Front

Rhetorical Appeal

Back

A strategy used to persuade (ethos = credibility, pathos = emotion, logos = logic).

4.

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Author's Purpose

Back

The reason why an author writes (to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain).

5.

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Perspective

Back

A person’s point of view or way of looking at something.

6.

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Argument

Back

A statement supported by reasons and evidence to persuade others.

7.

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Front

Claim

Back

The main point or opinion an author is trying to prove.

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