Unit 5: Lesson 2

Learn these words from Into Literature, Grade 9, Unit 5, Lesson 2.
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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. conclusion
    the last section of a communication
  6. rhetorical device
    a use of language that creates a literary effect
  7. rhetorical
    relating to using language effectively
  8. device
    something in an artistic work designed to achieve an effect
  9. faulty
    characterized by errors
  10. rhetorical question
    an inquiry that is not supposed to be answered
  11. overgeneralize
    draw too general a conclusion
  12. generalization
    an idea or conclusion having broad application
  13. straw man
    a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted
  14. red herring
    something intended to distract attention from the main issue
  15. synonym
    a word that expresses the same or similar meaning
  16. berate
    censure severely or angrily
  17. consume
    destroy completely
  18. edict
    a formal or authoritative proclamation
  19. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  20. transfix
    render motionless because of surprise, terror, or awe
Created on Mon Aug 31 12:38:44 EDT 2020 (updated Mon Apr 05 15:58:56 EDT 2021)

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