Argumentative
What kind of evidence will you be expected to use in the Argumentative?
examples: current events, history, experiences, etc.
Anecdotal
what is the acronym for a rhetorical analysis thesis?
CPR
What is a line of reasoning and what purpose does it serve?
The line of reasoning is the logic that informs an argument serving as a foundation for the thesis statement.
What does Ad Hominem refer to?
When the individual is attacked instead of the argument.
How long do you have to answer EACH question?
1 minute and 10 seconds
(1 minute and 5-15 seconds)
What is a Rogerian thesis?
Includes an element of complexity or counterclaim.
What does each letter mean in the acronym CCPR?
C- context
C- choices
P- purpose
R- results (appeals)
What are the two different ways that you can cite sources in the synthesis essay?
By author and by source.
(Make sure you choose only one)
What is Begging the Question?
Why do we choose a "letter of the day?"
(5% increased chance of correct answer)
What are the two words that describe credible evidence?
Reliable and Valid
In deciphering rhetorical strategies what is the difference between narration and description?
Narration is story telling and description is appealing to the senses.
What is the first thing you should do after reading the synthesis essay prompt?
You should circle the question.
What is juxtaposition?
Placing two things together to achieve a contrasting effect.
What do we underline in a passage when annotating it?
The purpose of passage or main point of the paragraph.
What does it mean when evidence is reliable?
The source is credible and updated.
What is the difference between rhetorical strategies and choices?
Strategies are the structure of the essay and choices are the devices used to create appeals(results).
How much time should you spend on the pre-write for the Synthesis Essay?
Roughly 8 minutes.
(6-10)
Define a Slippery Slope:
When the results of something are explained through a course of assumptions and not logic
What do we write in the margins when annotating a passage?
Point of view(bias), tone, RDs, and strategies.
What does it mean when evidence is valid?
the Evidence is aligned with the topic being discussed.
What is the acronym for the ENTIRE essay and what does each letter stand for?
S-speaker
P-purpose
A-audience
C-context
E-exigence
C-choices
A-appeals
T-tone
Describe a strategy of reading through the sources.
-Summarizing each one after speed reading
-Label each as pro, no, neutral.
What are the 3 major elements of Sophistication in a paper?
Nuance, Complexity, Eloquence
Name and explain two other MCQ strategies besides letter of the day
(1) cover answers while reading (2) look out for answer with most detail (3) go back into text