Vocabulary Notebook
Vocabulary Word: utopia Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: utopia Definition: a real or imagined place considered to be ideal or perfect Examples could be: political social economic technological ecological religious Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: dystopia Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: dystopia Definition: A community or society, usually fictional, that is in some important way undesirable or frightening Examples: a controlling, oppressive government excessive poverty The Hunger Games Divergent Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: universal Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: universal Definition: characteristic of all world-wide Synonyms: general common ubiquitous all-inclusive Examples:
Vocabulary Word: satire Graphic Representation: Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: satire Definition: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices (particularly with politics or other current issues) Synonyms: mockery ridicule caricature sarcasm Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: epiphany Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: epiphany Definition: A startling realization Synonyms: An “ah-hah” moment Graphic Representation:
In your spiral notebook, write the following words: Vocabulary Notebook Warm up: In your spiral notebook, write the following words: Purpose Audience Claim Evidence Reasoning counterclaim QHT each of the words
Vocabulary Word: argument Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: argument Definition: Aa logical appeal, supported by reasons and evidence, to persuade an audience to take an action or agree with a point of view Synonyms: disagreement debate controversy Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: purpose Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: purpose Definition: the specific reason(s) for writing or speaking; the goal the writer or speaker wishes to achieve Synonyms: function objective Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: audience Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: audience Definition: The specific person or group of people the writer is trying to convince (the opposition) one must consider the audiences values and beliefs before writing the argument Synonyms: crowd spectators Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: claim Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: claim Definition: An assertion of something as true, real, or factual Synonyms: hypothesis Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: evidence Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: evidence Definition: Knowledge or data on which to base belief; used to prove truth or falsehood; evidence may include: testimony from experts research-based facts analogies references to history, religious texts, and literature Synonyms: data information Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: counterclaim Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: counterclaim Definition: A claim based on knowledge of the other side of a controversial issue; used to demonstrate understanding of the audience, expertise in the subject, and credibility Synonyms: refutation Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: reasoning Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: reasoning Definition: Logical conclusions, judgments, or inferences based on evidence Synonyms: thinking analysis Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: logos Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: logos Definition: An appeal to reason; providing logical reasoning in the form of description, narration, and/or exposition Synonyms: Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: pathos Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: pathos Definition: An appeal to emotions; using descriptive, connotative, and figurative language for effect Synonyms: Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: ethos Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: ethos Definition: An appeal based on trust or character; demonstrating that you understand the audience’s point-of-view; making the audience believe that you are honorable and trustworthy Synonyms: Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: premise Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: premise Definition: A statement upon which an argument is based or from which a conclusion is drawn Synonyms: Claim Assertion Assumption Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: (logical) fallacy Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: (logical) fallacy Definition: an error in reasoning that makes an argument invalid or unsound Examples: Claiming too much Oversimplifying a complex issue Supporting an argument with abstract generalizations False assumptions Incorrect premises Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: analyze Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: analyze Definition: To examine critically Synonyms: Break down Evaluate Interpret Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: controversy Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: controversy Definition: Occurs when there are two sides that disagree with each other Synonyms: argument difference quarrel Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: debatable claim Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: debatable claim Definition: A claim that has two opposing sides (an opinion) Examples: The driving age should be increased to age 18 School should go year-round Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: non-debatable claim Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: non-debatable claim Definition: Is a fact and therefore it cannot be argued Examples: Many teens and pre-teens use cell phones Many accidents occur because of texting while driving Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: research Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: research Definition: (verb) the process of locating information from a variety of sources Definition: (noun) The information found from investigation sources Graphic Representation:
Vocabulary Word: search terms Vocabulary Notebook Vocabulary Word: search terms Definition: the words or phrases entered into an online search engine Tips: *Try to choose terms that narrow your results Graphic Representation: