Tools
Importance of reading and writing is to...
Expand our vocabulary and comprehension. (extra 50 points if you can think of an real life example of why we should expand our vocabulary)
Independent Clause with one or more Dependent Clauses
What is Complex Sentence
What type of audience needs definition and background?
Uninformed
What is the name for two words from english you learn and bring to teach the class called?
What is 2Bits
What is the purpose of Peer Review?
Quality, credibility, and validity through critical evaluation from other independent experts
Two independent sentences separated with a comma that is without a FANBOY
What is Comma Splice
What type of words make your writing sound weak? (Gives off the impression that you are afraid to state a bold comment)
What are Weasel Words
Who said "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."
Who is Colin Powell
The purpose or goal of a writing or text
What is Telos
What sentence structure is exemplified here?
"Although it was raining cats and dogs, Rebecca continued to film her dance video while getting soaked from head to toe, and her family cheered for her underneath the pavilion."
Compound-Complex Sentence
What Figure of Speech is this?
“Hand is to glove as foot is to sock.”
What is an Analogy
what word for "a hypothetical conversation that you play out in your head" can be identified as?
What is Jouska
In persuasive writing, this concept emphasizes the importance of context and timing to sway an audience. What is it?
What is Kairos
What comma rule is this?
"You're coming to the movies tonight, aren't you?"
Tag Question and Comment Comma Rule
What type of audience thinks "Time is money"?
Business
What is the system of thinking that we don't use as often as we should? (also known as system 2)
What is Critical Thinking
How should one's paper sound like?
Sounds like your own voice. Authenticity and strong belief in what you are writing.
What part in a written text tells readers the main points and what the focus will be throughout the text?
What is a Thesis. (50 bonus points if you can explain how Thesis organize papers)
What can be compared to multiple times like the story of "The Tortoise and the Hare"?
What is an Allegory
What is the a hybrid of a Polar bear and Grizzly bear referred to?
What is Pizzly