Unit 1
What is the definition of tenacity?
being persistent or determined
What is the definition of autonomy?
being able to make personal choises
What is the definition of succinct?
to be brief or compact
What is the definition of pluralism?
a state of society in which diverse groups participate
What is the definition of veracity?
Truthfulness or accuracy
how do you determine a central idea?
ask what key points the author is trying to convey
Blank guide readers to essential ideas or concepts and can effect the meaning of texts.
key terms
sources need to be...
accurate, relevant, and credible
why is an authors diction important?
it conveys purposeful wording to drive the authors purpose
What are two elements of argument?
purpose and premise
You can determine implied meaning through an authors blank
style, tone, and word choice
Valid research sources can include...
books, articles, credible websites
Furthermore, besides, and therefore are examples of blank
transitional phrases
What three things should you know about your audience?
who are they, education level, what biases they have
In an essay your tone should be...
objective and formal
Why is it important to analyze complex text?
an author may convey several central ideas
What does thee rhetoric triangle consist of?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos, and Kairos are examples of blank
rhetoric
What is syntax?
the order, grammar, and punctuation of words
A rule must be blank and blank
stated, cited
In an objective summary you must include the blank and blank
central idea, explicit or implicit meaning
You can incorporate sources by...
summarizing, paraphrasing, and directly quoting
While editing and proof reading check blank, blank, and blank
grammar, spelling, punctuation
Why should you address counterclaims?
They can strengthen your argument when you counter them
Essays should not include blank pronouns
first person