Rhetorical Analysis
This two word acronym is used in the classification and identification of rhetorical strategies
SPACE CAT
The establishment of a defensible claim supported by evidence
Literary Argument
This is the minimum number of sources that should be included in a synthesis essay
Three
“The sun kissed her skin” is an example of this rhetorical device
Personification
These are false methods of reasoning often used when arguments are not well thought out or well formed
Logical Fallacies
This essential part of the essay clearly states the writers defensible opinion
Thesis Statement
This mode of discourse uses details and chronological order or order of importance to describe a procedure
Process Analysis
The phrase “Everyone needs food and pizza is a food, therefore everyone needs pizza” is an example of
Deductive Reasoning
A synthesis essay should be a ______ between sources and with the audience
Conversation
These two rhetorical devices are in this sentence. “George Washington’s washing machine wore out his white wig.”
Anachronism and Alliteration
Respectful tone, consideration of the audience, tactful speech and firm opposing opinions are good qualities of a(n)
Counterargument
When implementing sources into an essay, scholars should avoid
Summarizing
This component of the mode of discourse Narration and Description uses impressionistic details that appeal to a reader’s senses
Subjective Details
This propaganda technique is seen in these sentences “Timothy is a big, stupid baby. Shawn and Micheal are even worse. One is a tryannical, misogynistic bigot and the other is a capitalist, egomaniacal demagogue”
Loaded Words
To give their audience more information and to further connect the, to the topic, in the introduction, writers should put the topic into a(n) ______
Broader Context