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18 Cards in this Set
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Run on sentence |
Two or more independent clauses incorrectly join |
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Sentence fragment |
An incomplete sentence likely a dependent clause |
Dep clause |
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Independent clause |
Subject and a verb a complete sentence [s-v] |
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Dependent clause |
Subject and a verb preceded by a subordinating conjunction; it is not complete sentence (sc-s-v) |
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Conjunction |
That which joint who independent clause e.g. ,and ,but ,or ,yet ,so ,for,nor ; |
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Subordinating conjunction |
That which precedes a subject and verb making a dependent clause e.g. When, while, as, before, after, because, even though, although |
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Citation (v. To cite) |
Name in the source of the quoted text you offered at evidence |
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Ellipsis |
GK "to omit" symbol indicating omitted text |
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Colloquial |
Informal speech |
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Argument |
A formal discussion of the opposing point where one adopt a stance and defend that position |
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Claim/thesis |
The stance (or position) one take in a discussion or argument |
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Supporting claim a.k.a. warrant |
A key point supports the claim/thesis |
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Evidence/grounds |
Key data (quoted text, stats, research, graph, etc. ) that reinforce the supporting claim |
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Analysis |
Looking closely logical and drawing conclusion based on the evidence presented |
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Constructive argument |
A reasoned point that supports the claim adding credence to ones stance (credibility) |
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Counter argument |
A counterpoint that industry the opposing argument position |
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V to Refute (n refutation) |
Discussing the opposing stance, exposing it's shortcoming (how it fails) |
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Fallacy |
Erroneous belief, often based on flawed logic |
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