Argumentative Vocabulary

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What is Connotation?

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Connotation refers to the feeling or mood a word gives beyond its literal meaning. For example, 'home' connotes warmth and comfort.

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What is a Summary?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the most important information from a text, written in your own words, usually in one paragraph.

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What is Formal Style?

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Formal style is a way of writing that sounds professional and academic, often used in essays and reports.

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What is a Claim?

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A claim is the side you choose in an argument, representing what you are trying to prove to your audience.

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What does Evaluate mean?

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To evaluate means to judge something in order to decide if it is good or not.

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What is Denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, without any emotional associations.

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What is an Opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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What is a Central Idea?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is Support in writing?

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Support refers to the evidence or reasons provided to back up a claim or argument.

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What is Argumentative Vocabulary?

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Argumentative vocabulary includes words and phrases that are used to express opinions, make claims, and support arguments.