Invention
What does ANI stand for?
Affirmative, Negative, and Interesting
What is the exposition?
The exposition exposes what the proofs are in the introduction.
What is parallelism?
A similarity of structure in a series of words, phrases, or clauses
What is the enumeration and where do you place it?
The enumeration tells the reader the number of proofs you have. It belongs in the introduction.
What formatting style have we used this year?
MLA format
What is the next step after you create a characters and actions list?
You ask "should" questions.
What is the key purpose of the exordium?
The exordium makes the audience receptive to the essay so they will keep reading.
What is a dependent clause?
A clause with a noun and a verb that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It is dependent upon being attached to an independent clause.
What are the three main segments of the outline template?
Introduction, Proofs, and Conclusion
What font and text size does MLA call for?
Times New Roman 12 pt.
What is the purpose of an ANI chart?
An ANI chart allows you to brainstorm ideas for both sides of an issue.
Why do we sort an ANI chart?
We sort the ANI to identify three main proofs that contain three subproofs each.
What does www.asia.b stand for?
when, while, where, as, since, if, although, because
Where do you place the amplification?
At the very end of the conclusion
What margin size does MLA call for?
1 inch margins
If I write an essay on why everyone should own a pothos plant, and I explain how a pothos is easier to maintain than a prayer plant, what "common topic" am I utilizing?
Comparison
What are the three options for an exordium?
Ask a question, challenge your reader, or provide a relevant quote.
What defines an active verb?
The subject performs the action of the verb.
Where do you place the exordium?
At the very beginning of your introduction
Where does one place their name and teacher's name on an MLA document?
Upper left corner of the first page
If I write an essay arguing for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and I mention what certain politicians have to say on the matter, what "common topic" am I utilizing?
Testimony
What is the purpose of the amplification?
The amplification states to whom your issue matters and why.
What are the eight "be" verbs?
am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been
Where do you place the thesis
In the introduction AND in the conclusion
How do you format the title on an MLA document?
You center the title on your first page. The title should also be in Times New Roman, 12 pt. You do not underline or bold it.