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1 How do I use precise language & vocabulary
How do I use precise language & vocabulary? Why is tone important in argumentative writing?

2 MLA

3 A type of formatting used typically for English, and sometimes in Social Studies

4 Heading

5 a title at the top of a page of writing

6 Thesis

7 A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proven

8 Conventions

9 Spelling, punctuation, grammar, paragraphing

10 Claims/ Counterclaims

11 A statement or assertion that something is the case/truth, or not the case/truth

12 Evidence

13 The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid

14 Citations

15 Quotations from a reference to a book, paper, or author, esp
Quotations from a reference to a book, paper, or author, esp. in a scholarly work

16 Synthesize

17 To combine many parts into a whole

18 Credible

19 Able to be believed; convincing

20 Sources

21 Places, people, or things from which something, or some information can be obtained

22 Organization

23 Arranged in a structured order; to coordinate best in order to make a complete argument
(in writing)

24 Style

25 A way of expressing oneself (through writing)

26 Tone

27 The general attitude of a piece of writing, or a situation, etc.

28 Audience

29 The listeners or spectators; the intended readers


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