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2. Vocabulary Word: utopia
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Vocabulary Word: utopia
Definition:
a real or imagined place considered to be ideal or perfect
Examples could be:
political
social
economic
technological
ecological
religious
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3. Vocabulary Word: dystopia
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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
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4. Vocabulary Word: universal
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Vocabulary Word: universal
Definition:
characteristic of all
world-wide
Synonyms:
general
common
ubiquitous
all-inclusive
Examples:

5. Vocabulary Word: satire Graphic Representation:
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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
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6. Vocabulary Word: epiphany
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Vocabulary Word: epiphany
Definition:
A startling realization
Synonyms:
An “ah-hah” moment
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7. In your spiral notebook, write the following words:
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Warm up:
In your spiral notebook, write the following words:
Purpose
Audience
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
counterclaim
QHT each of the words

8. Vocabulary Word: argument
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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
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9. Vocabulary Word: purpose
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Vocabulary Word: purpose
Definition:
the specific reason(s) for writing or speaking; the goal the writer or speaker wishes to achieve
Synonyms:
function
objective
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10. Vocabulary Word: audience
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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
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11. Vocabulary Word: claim
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Vocabulary Word: claim
Definition:
An assertion of something as true, real, or factual
Synonyms:
hypothesis
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12. Vocabulary Word: evidence
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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
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13. Vocabulary Word: counterclaim
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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
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14. Vocabulary Word: reasoning
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Vocabulary Word: reasoning
Definition:
Logical conclusions, judgments, or inferences based on evidence
Synonyms:
thinking
analysis
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15. Vocabulary Word: logos
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Vocabulary Word: logos
Definition:
An appeal to reason; providing logical reasoning in the form of description, narration, and/or exposition
Synonyms:
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16. Vocabulary Word: pathos
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Vocabulary Word: pathos
Definition:
An appeal to emotions; using descriptive, connotative, and figurative language for effect
Synonyms:
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17. Vocabulary Word: ethos
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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:
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18. Vocabulary Word: premise
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Vocabulary Word: premise
Definition:
A statement upon which an argument is based or from which a conclusion is drawn
Synonyms:
Claim
Assertion
Assumption
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19. Vocabulary Word: (logical) fallacy
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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
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20. Vocabulary Word: analyze
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Vocabulary Word: analyze
Definition:
To examine critically
Synonyms:
Break down
Evaluate
Interpret
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21. Vocabulary Word: controversy
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Vocabulary Word: controversy
Definition:
Occurs when there are two sides that disagree with each other
Synonyms:
argument
difference
quarrel
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22. Vocabulary Word: debatable claim
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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
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23. Vocabulary Word: non-debatable claim
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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
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24. Vocabulary Word: research
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Vocabulary Word: research
Definition: (verb)
the process of locating information from a variety of sources
Definition: (noun)
The information found from investigation sources
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25. Vocabulary Word: search terms
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Vocabulary Word: search terms
Definition:
the words or phrases entered into an online search engine
Tips:
*Try to choose terms that narrow your results
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