English Words

4. evidence that is supported by reason, tradition, or precedent and cannot be represented in numbers
8. the strategic use of long and short sentences in order to spice up writing and keep readers focussed
9. discussion of all sides of an issue and attempts to handle it fairly
10. when the author gives some perspective on what was learned from the event and thus signals to the reader the significance of the story
11. what month is it
14. communicate the meaning of a source in shorter and clearer terms
15. evidence that can be measured, cited, counted, or otherwise represented in numbers- for instance, statistics, surveys, polls, and census information
16. a statement that presents a claim or thesis
17. writing based on facts, real events, and real people
19. an opposing argument to the one the writer is putting forward

1. the viewpoints of others, whether written, spoken, or presented visually
2. produced by an author’s choice in diction, syntax, and figurative language
3. use of a series of dots within a quotation to signal that something is missing or words have been excluded
5. used to signify a change in thought while keeping writing cohesive
6. a conclusion drawn by looking at many pieces of evidence
7. an acknowledgement that an opposing argument may be true or reasonable
12. the part of the writing where the author provides background information about the central figures, settings, or major ideas
13. combining two or more ideas in order to create something more complex in support of a new idea
18. any cultural product that can be read, not just consumed and comprehended, but also investigated
20. the process of uncovering the weakness of a counterargument in order to support your own claim