Argument Writing
This sentence tells what your entire paper will be about.
thesis statement
What is the MLA citation format for in-text citations? In other words, what two pieces of information should go inside the parenthesis?
(author's last name page number)
The word part that holds the core meaning of the word
root
Active or passive voice? Sally was going to go shopping, but then she changed her mind.
active; subject does the action
What is the verb mood? Do your homework!
imperative
Where does the thesis statement go? Be VERY specific.
The last sentence of the opening paragraph
What is the page called that lists all the sources used for an essay?
Works Cited
1.Word part that goes BEFORE a word
2.Word part that goes at the END of a word
1. prefix
2. suffix
Transitive or intransitive? Why? Sally cried when she didn't make the team.
intransitive; no direct object
Which part of the plot? The is the EVENT that makes the rest of the story possible.
inciting incident
The ____________ is the argument that challenges or opposes your claim.
counterclaim
In MLA format, what goes in the top right corner on every page of an essay. Be specific.
y
What is the verb mood? If Mrs. Rowland has time, she might grade our tests tonight.
conditional
This theme means that sometimes we are happy when we don't know certain facts or troubles.
Ignorance is bliss.
1. A(n) _____ supports a claim/argues for or in favor of something.
2. A(n) _____ refutes a claim/argues against something.
1. proponent
2. opponent
Article: How I Survived ELA
Author: Sally Smith
Page #: 3
Write and MLA in-text citation for this source.
(Smith 3)
Suffix that means like or in manner of
ly
What punctuation mark should one use to show something has been omitted/left out? Draw it and write the name.
. . . ellipsis
You know Mrs. Schumack is going to play a joke on Mrs. Rowland, but Mrs. Rowland doesn't know.
dramatic irony
The _____ points out the weakness in the oppositions logic. It proves why your argument is better.
rebuttal
MLA stands for ___ ___ ___?
Modern Language Association
Using you knowledge of morphology, what does the word RECLUSIVE mean? Why? (identify the word parts present and their meanings)
re - back/away Clus - close/shut
reclusive - closes themselves away (steps back from) the world or others
What punctuation mark should be used to show one changed a word in a direct quote. Draw it and write the name.
[ ] brackets
A mythological allusion that means trying to destroy something from the inside by appearing completely harmless at first.
Trojan Horse