Writing Vocabulary

A synonym for an argumentative essay is

• persuasive

• groundless

• comprehensive

• selection

A synonym for thesis is

• controlling idea

• guess

• assurance

• reality

A synonym for composition is

• reading selection

• essay

• educational

• opinion

A synonym for compose is

• write

• read

• sing

• select

A synonym for a persuasive essay is

• a compelling composition

• an enlightening selection

• controlling idea

• a report

A synonym for an informative essay is

• comprehensive

• unimportant

• persuasive

• entertaining

To examine in detail; to discover or reveal something through detailed examination

• analyze

• opinion

• fact

• persuade

When writing your argumentative essay, you should be using _______________ writing.

• informal

• formal

• serious

• arguable

An arguable statement or idea that the writer ask the audience to accept

• credibility

• fact

• claim

• formal writing

When something is implied (not clearly stated) in a piece of writing, it is often referred to as what sort of information?

• Implicit

• Explicit