An opinion formed or a decision made after consideration

The unifying element of a piece of text

The position or claim the writer establishes; should be supported with valid evidence

To give reasons through an explanation to convey and represent the meaning or understanding of a text

A subtle or slight presence of a positive or negative approach to a topic

Not influenced by personal feelings; unbiased; based on facts; neutral

How information within a text is organized

Not relating to an issue or that which does not support an issue

A subtle or slight degree in difference

Tp capture all of the most important parts of the oringinal text, but express them in a much shorter space and as much as possible in the readers own words

To describe or outline with precision

The authors reason or intention for writing a text

The thesis statement or main point that forms the basis for an argument within the text

A judgement based on reasoning rather than on a direct oe explicit statement; a conclusion based on facts or circumstances

A conclusion drawn from specific information that is used to make a broad statement abot a topic or a person

To provide a brief retelling of key events in the order of appearence

An argument that is in opposition to the position in a piece of argumentitive writing

Bearing upon or connected with evidence that is pertinent and that supports a given claim

The authors opinion or feelings as evident or detailed in a text about a topic

A clear redeclaration of particular or facts in a speech or in writing

To communicate or make known

The subject of a piece of wrtiing

A perspective or opinion