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a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
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A type of keyword search that helps narrow down information on the web
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A source that is trustworthy
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Type of text structure that gives characteristics of something. May also use details like the 5 senses to describe something
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this is used to support your reasons in an argument. What you use to prove something
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Clues an author puts in a text to warn the reader of future events
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This is an example of a popular search engine
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an extreme exaggeration
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When two or more characters are talking in a text
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Words that connect clauses together ex. AAAWWUBBIS
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When an author begins in present day, but then goes back to the past. This helps reveal background information about the characters!
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an abbreviation for the Modern Language Association
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someone who tells the story
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Mimics a sound effect ex. BOOM! CRASH! DING DONG!
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giving animals or inanimate objects human-like characteristics
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A type of punctuation mark that is used in direct quotes!
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In a debate, AFTER you acknowledge the other side’s claim, you try to disprove that side by going back to YOUR claim
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This starts an in-text citation. It signals to the reader where the information came from. Ex. “According to...”
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A way authors can organize nonfiction & research
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A type of sentence that has two independent clauses that are joined by a F.A.N.B.O.Y conjunction
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A part of the writing process when you make changes with ideas to your writing
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this goes at the end of a research paper or presentation. List of citations in alphabetical order.
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a way to give credit to a source that you use in your writing! ex. (Carro, 27).
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This is a commonly confused word. It means you are.
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another name for a class full of middle school students