General (pt1)
What is Exigence?
The spark or catalyst that moved the writer to write.
What are "Big Picture Development" questions testing?
Understanding of broad issues like organization, style, tone (anything to do with SPACECAT)
What are the 4 rhetorical appeals?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Kairos
What is an example of a Rhetorical Technique?
Style, SPACECAT, Diction, Syntax, Imagery, Detail
How many people were on my thesis committee?
3
What are the two C's in SPACECAT (in correct order)?
Context and Choices
What is anecdotal evidence?
What does an argumentative thesis statement need to be?
Where are transitions used in essays?
Between each paragraph.
How many years was my MFA program?
3
How many question stems are on the AP exam.
5
What are "Trace it Back" questions testing?
Understanding of sentence structures and the relationship of words, phrases, and clauses.
What should you not do in your conclusion besides restating your thesis statement?
What are signal phrases?
Phrases to introduce the research.
What is the joke I make to describe what my book is about?
Dead animals and Flowers
What are the two A's in SPACECAT (in correct order)?
Audience, Appeals
What question type tests logical placement of ideas?
Paragraph and Sentence Level Structure and Revision.
What does a parenthetical citation typically need?
Last name of author and page number.
What are two examples of good research?
Facts, Observations, Statistics, Expert Opinions
What is the name of my book?
And Then the Quiet.
What kind of verbs are weak verbs?
"To be" verbs.
What should always come after research?
Commentary
What are the 4 types of claims?
Fact or Definition, Cause and Effect, Value, Solutions and Policies
What should you avoid in a counterargument?
Explain how the counterargument is incorrect.
In my model essay for the Obsessions creative writing prompt, what is the first flower I mention?
Lotus