Vocab Activity

3. Favoritism for something an author is writing about.
4. A statement that can be verified.
8. An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
9. The attitude your words employ.
12. When the writer explains how and why the evidence supports the claim.
13. Being supported by objective truth or generally accepted authority.
15. given to expressing divergent or opposite views.
16. not valid

1. Describe or portray (something) precisely.
2. An unbiased argument based on fact, not personal judgement of the author.
5. A view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter.
6. Not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important.
7. State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
10. To Examine thoroughly;assess.
11. Having something to do with the matter being considered.
14. A text left up to the interpretation of the reader usually influenced by the emotions or opinions of the reader.