Unit 4: Lesson 1

Learn these words from Into Literature, Grade 10, Unit 4, Lesson 1.
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  1. argument
    an assertion offered as evidence that something is true
  2. claim
    an assertion that something is true or factual
  3. reason
    an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
  4. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
  5. counterargument
    an opinion offered in opposition to another position
  6. concession
    the act of yielding
  7. conclusion
    the last section of a communication
  8. rhetoric
    using language effectively to please or persuade
  9. rhetorical device
    a use of language that creates a literary effect
  10. rhetorical
    relating to using language effectively
  11. device
    something in an artistic work designed to achieve an effect
  12. appeal
    attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
  13. antithesis
    the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas for balance
  14. parallelism
    similarity by virtue of corresponding
  15. shift
    the act of changing one thing or position for another
  16. logical fallacy
    an error in reasoning that undermines an argument
  17. fallacy
    a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
  18. repetition
    the continued use of the same word or word pattern
  19. bias
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  20. omission
    leaving out or passing over something
  21. misconception
    an incorrect assumption
  22. context
    discourse that surrounds and helps explain a word or passage
  23. cognizant
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
  24. moratorium
    suspension of an ongoing activity
  25. retaliate
    make a counterattack and return like for like
  26. precipitate
    bring about abruptly
  27. complacency
    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
  28. manifest
    reveal its presence or make an appearance
  29. mores
    the conventions embodying the fundamental values of a group
  30. provocation
    unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
  31. comprehensive
    including all or everything
  32. equivalent
    being essentially comparable to something
  33. incentive
    a positive motivational influence
  34. innovate
    bring something new to an environment
  35. subordinate
    subject or submissive to authority or the control of another
Created on Mon Aug 31 14:51:59 EDT 2020 (updated Thu Sep 03 14:24:45 EDT 2020)

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