unit 1
Extremely difficult to achieve
Define arduous
to strive to imitate or approach equality with
Define emulate
state of currently occupying an office
what is incumbency
not returned or repaid in kind
Define unrequited
an incorrect term used to describe or designate something
Define misnomer
Figuring out the main idea of a text
What is finding the central idea?
explains or clarifies one item in terms of another on a non-literal level.
What is figurative language
understanding the format of a writing
What does it mean to understand text structure
How to determine a theme
What an argument is made of
What are elements of an argument
Using evidence in writing
How can analyzing evidence be useful?
Figuring out if evidence is credible
What is analyzing evidence used for?
MLA format
what format should an informational essay be
Helps determine how an argument is written
What are the benefits of understanding audience
Attention grabber
Putting implicit meanings in a text
What are hidden meanings used for?
To appeal to a certain audience/field
When is specialized vocabulary used
To persuade an audience
When is rhetoric used
Highlights qualities of an idea by juxtaposing other qualities
What does antithesis do
How a courts decision is decided
What is legal reasoning
The way the author writes
What is style
Using evidence to support your claims
Finding evidence
Revising and refining your paper
What should you do when revising your writing
Supports your claims
How to use evidence
In an objective tone