Argumentation
What additional elements does argumentation writing have that expository writing does not have?
What is a COUNTERCLAIM
What does "analyze" mean?
What is: To "analyze" means to examine and break down a text to understand its components and meanings.
What is a theme in literature?
The meaning and underling message of a text.
What is a topic sentence?
What is THE FIRST SENTENCE OF A BODY PARAGRAPH/ CLAIM OF PARAGRAPH
What does CUT stand for?
What transition words can be used to start an argumentative thesis statement?
What is a DESPITE, WHILE, ALTHOUGH
plus 50 points if team states all 3
Define "synthesize"
What is: To "synthesize" means to combine different ideas or texts to form a new understanding or perspective.
What is a central idea?
What is: The main point or primary message the author wants to convey
How does a writer link ideas together in writing? Name the term for this.
What is: TRANSITIONS
In a typical 5 paragraph essay, which paragraph does the counterclaim go in?
What is THE THIRD BODY PARAGRAPH
or FOURTH PARAGRAPH (of entire essay)
What does it mean to "evaluate" a text?
What is: To "evaluate" a text means to assess its strengths and weaknesses, considering its effectiveness and impact.
What is a common theme in American Literature?
What is THE AMERICAN DREAM
(alternate themes ok based on teacher discretion)
What is needed when providing evidence?
plus 100 if team gets all 3
What can WIKIPEDIA be used for?
Argumentative thesis statements begin with what kind of statement
What is OPPOSING VIEW POINT
Explain the term "interpretation"
What is: "Interpretation" refers to the process of explaining the meaning of a text based on evidence and personal insight.
What is the difference between the author's central idea and the author's purpose?
What is: CENTRAL IDEA IS MAIN MESSAGE, PURPOSE IS WHAT THEY HOPE TO ACHIEVE
Which of the 3 appeals are most often used in expository writing?
What is ETHOS and LOGOS
What are the 3 components for annotations in an annotated bibliography?
What are: Summary, credibility of author, relevance of source
Another word for REBUTTAL is
What is REFUTE or REFUTATION
What does "conjecture" mean?
What is an opinion or assumption made based on limited and/or given information.
How is a central idea developed and identified by the reader?
What is THE LINE OF REASONING
Provide an example of an expository thesis statement.
What is: [open for teacher discretion]
What order does the information go in for a full APA citation?
Author Last Name, Author First Name. (Year). Title. Site Name. URL.