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Historical Allusions
Literary Allusions
Note this Term:
Allusion-a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.
The counterclaim or counterargument occurs when you address the other side of your argument.
Your argument is strengthened by addressing questions people may have about your claim.
An argument presents a claim, or position, on an issue and supports it with reasons and evidence.
As we read, pay attention to how the author introduces her claim and supports it. Keep track using the chart below in your journal.
Claim Counterclaim Reasons Evidence
Response to the
opposite side
An arguable position
on an issue
Support the
claim
Supports the reasons
Repetition- repeating the same words, phrases, or sentences more than once for emphasis of the idea
Example: From The Help
"You is kind. You is smart. You is important."
Parallelism- expressing related ideas in similar grammatical constructions
Examples:
Like father, like son.
Flying is fast, comfortable, and safe.
1) Write down three words that you would use to describe America.
Decide if these words are positive or negative words.
2) Share and compare your words with your partner.
How are the words you chose similar and different?
3) Compare your words with the author's words we are about to read.