Unit 1
What is the definition of arduous?
Extremely difficult to achieve.
Definition of emulate
to strive to imitate or approach equality with
Definition of incumbency
holding of office
Definition of candor
honesty
Definition of indemnity
protection against damage
Central idea?
A central idea is the overarching message or truth specific to the text.
Rhetoric?
The art of persuasion. Uses multiple elements to convince someone something.
Text Structures?
cause and effect, prop and support, chronological,sequence, etc
Themes
The theme is often implied; the lesson in the text
Elements of argument
claim, reason, evidence, counter claim, warrant
Objective Summary
A summary written in an objective tone that contains the texts main points.
Audience
Keep in mind your audience. In essays, the audience is usually the teacher.
Introduction Paragraphs
Must include hook, thesis, definitions
Argument
Type of writing that emphasizes logic and contains a call to action.
Argument intro
contains topic, backgorund info if necessary, thesis, tone, style, and significance of topic
Central Idea of "Equal Rights Amendment"
Women are actively being prejudiced against in the United States.
Use Rhetoric
(answer must use ethos, pathos, and logos)
Write a cause effect structure text
The rusted pipes degraded and the fire hydrant exploded.
Theme of declaration of independence
It is right to stand up to tyrant leaders.
Use a counterclaim
Renewable energy is too expensive, says John. This is not true john. Glen says it is cheaper over time. This is why john is wrong.
Objective Summary of "Equal Rights Amendment"
While women make up over half the US population, they hold close to no representation in the political world. The United States has a major gap between women and men's roles.
Use Audience (children)
Eating your veggies will make you as strong as Superman!
Write an intro
CLimate change is bad. it is bad because temperature, animals, and yes. We need to stop climate change.
CLimate change must be stopped because it will cost the world trillions of dollars.
Argument intro example
My topic is climate change. We need to stop climate change by recycling, eating less meat, and using renewable energy. this is a formal tone. this is an objective style. climate change is significant.