Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
20 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Authors purpose |
The reason why an author writes a genere of text |
|
|
Argument |
A writers point of view about the subject |
|
|
Claim |
What the author wants the reader to accept as true |
|
|
Reason |
Tells why a writer has a particular point of view |
|
|
Evidence |
Factual information that backs up or supports an authors reasoning. |
|
|
Fact |
A statement that can be proven true |
|
|
Statistics |
A fact in number form. |
|
|
Example |
A specific instance or product that models an idea. |
|
|
Anecdote |
A brief story to explain a point. |
|
|
Definition |
The meaning of a word or group or words |
|
|
Opinion |
A statement of personal belief |
|
|
Expert opinion |
A statement by a professional about the topic. |
|
|
Relevant |
Directly related to the topic |
|
|
Irrelevant |
Off topic not related to the topic being discussed |
|
|
Sufficient |
Having as much needed |
|
|
Analyze |
To examine carefully in great detail |
|
|
Evaluate |
To make a judgment on the worth of something |
|
|
Ethos |
A form or argument based on character authority or worth the speaker |
|
|
Pathos |
A from or argument based on a character authorthy or worth of the speaker |
|
|
Logos |
A form or argument based on sound evidence reasonings logic facts and statistics |
