Unit 5: Lesson 4

Learn these words from Into Literature, Grade 8, Unit 5, Lesson 4.
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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. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
  4. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  5. opinion
    a personal belief or judgment
  6. citation
    a short note recognizing a source of information
  7. footnote
    a printed comment placed below the main text on a page
  8. counterargument
    an opinion offered in opposition to another position
  9. context
    discourse that surrounds and helps explain a word or passage
  10. synonym
    a word that expresses the same or similar meaning
  11. antonym
    a word that expresses an opposite meaning
  12. rhetorical device
    a use of language that creates a literary effect
  13. rhetorical
    relating to using language effectively
  14. device
    something in an artistic work designed to achieve an effect
  15. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
  16. juxtaposition
    a side-by-side arrangement
  17. rhetorical question
    an inquiry that is not supposed to be answered
  18. logical fallacy
    an error in reasoning that undermines an argument
  19. fallacy
    a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
  20. affix
    a linguistic element added to a word
  21. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
  22. fact
    a piece of information about events that have occurred
  23. audience
    the part of the general public interested in something
  24. objection
    the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  25. viewpoint
    a mental position from which things are considered
  26. relish
    derive or receive pleasure from
  27. dynamic
    a force that causes change or progress
  28. appease
    cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
  29. intimacy
    a feeling of being close and belonging together
  30. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
  31. deliberate
    carefully thought out in advance
  32. impulsive
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
  33. stimulant
    any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
  34. anonymous
    having no known name or identity or known source
  35. inhibited
    held back or restrained or prevented
Created on Fri Sep 11 12:16:31 EDT 2020 (updated Wed Sep 16 11:57:36 EDT 2020)

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