STAAR English II: Informational Text and Reference Works

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  1. argument
    an assertion offered as evidence that something is true
  2. argumentative
    proceeding to a conclusion by systematic reasoning
  3. claim
    an assertion that something is true or factual
  4. conclusion
    the last section of a communication
  5. dictionary
    a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words
  6. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
  7. graphic
    a visual image
  8. informational
    relating to or conveying facts and knowledge
  9. introduction
    the first section of a communication
  10. paraphrase
    express the same message in different words
  11. persuasive
    intended or having the power to induce action or belief
  12. purpose
    an anticipated outcome that guides your planned actions
  13. summary
    a brief statement that presents the main points
  14. thesaurus
    a book containing a classified list of synonyms
  15. thesis
    an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument
Created on Wed May 26 09:04:55 EDT 2021

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