Question 1

Facts, numbers, quotes, details, reasons, or examples that support the main idea or thesis.

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evidence/supporting details

Question 2

Informative writing that is balanced and factual, not biased.

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expository essay

Question 3

Writing that tells a story

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narrative essay

Question 4

repeating the exact words someone spoke or wrote. (You cite the source.)

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quote/quotation

Question 5

Writing to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.

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argumentative/persuasive essay

Question 6

to put someone ele's ideas into your own words

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paraphrase

Question 7

a word that connects one idea to another to help the reader follow the ideas.

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transition word

Question 8

accept something is true without proof

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assume/assumption

Question 9

an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.

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counter argument

Question 10

Special importance, or prominence given to something.

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emphasis/emphasize

Question 11

A statement that can be proved.

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fact

Question 12

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

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opinion

Question 13

the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way.

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reasoning

Question 14

the order in which events happen in time

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chronological order

Question 15

central idea

Accepted Answer

main idea

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