convince – v. to cause (someone) to believe that something is true
critical thinking - n. the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
forensic - adj. belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of law or to public discussion and debate
resolution - n. a formal statement that expresses the feelings, wishes, or decision of a group
affirmative - adj. saying or showing that the answer is “yes”
negative - adj. expressing denial or refusal; saying the answer is “no”
summarize - v. to tell (information) again using fewer words
classic – adj. used to describe something that has been popular for a long time
graphic - n. a picture, drawing, or graph used as a decoration or to make something (such as magazine article) easier to understand
metaphor n. an object, activity, or idea that is used as a symbol of something else
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