Definitions
Definition of Claim.
The main argument/stance of the paper
What is an anecdote?
A short narration of an experience or happening used to provide a concrete example that the reader can identify with.
What are two main things included in the introduction paragraph?
Audience, Hook, and Claim.
Other: Transition or background knowledge.
What is the font and size?
12pt Times New Roman
What is the movie "Annabelle" about?
Is about a doll
Define Reasons.
Supporting points for your argument - supports your claim.
________ _________ : words that evoke emotion.
Emotive Language
What four things should be included in each body paragraph?
What does MLA stands for?
Modern Language Association
Which movie does this lyrics come from --"Ans then I'll brush and brush and brush and brush my hair"?
Rapunzel
Define Counterclaim.
The opposition to the reason/the opposing side's view.
_______ is an acknowledgement of the validity of another view in some respect or to some degree.
Concession
What is one goal of the conclusion?
Summarize the main points, call to action, restate the thesis, or leave the audience with a final thought.
MLA
+300
This movie describes the adventures of two robots in space?
Wall-E
Define Evidence.
Facts/data/quotes to support the reasons in the argument.
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two things by indicating that one thing is another.
How many rhetorical strategies should be analyzed for this essay?
4
What 4 things go in your header?
a) Your full name
b) Your instructor's name
c) The name of the course or class
d) The assignment's due date
True or False. Goldfish have a memory of 3 seconds
False. Goldfish have a memory of 5 months
Define Rhetoric.
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
What is an analogy?
An expression showing similarities between two apparently unlike things for the purpose of explaining or clarifying an unfamiliar or difficult idea.
What do you call the first sentence of a body paragraph?
Topic sentence
This gives the readers the first impression of the content of the essay and must reflect the content, not the assignment
Name four sources where I can get help with a writing project.
WC, Teacher, SIL, Online WC