Multiple Choice
How long do you get on MC questions?
60 minutes
Can you summarize the sources?
No
Do you include pathos, ethos, logos, or combination of all in a rhetorical analysis essay?
Combination of all
Are you supposed to pick a side or agree with both in an argumentative essay?
Argue a clear position
Which of the following uses correct punctation?
A. My dad said I, "love ice cream".
B. My dad said, "I love ice cream."
C. My dad said, "I love ice cream".
D. My "dad said," I love ice cream.
B. My dad said, "I love ice cream."
Do you read the passage given first or the question?
The question
What should be used in the intro?
Defensible thesis
What does SPACECATS stand for?
S - speaker
P - purpose
A - audience
C - context
E - exigence
C - choices
A - appeals
T - tone
S - shifts
What does CHEATS stand for?
C - current events
H - history
E - entertainment
A - arts
T - technology
S - sports/science
Do you need a thesis in every essay?
Yes, you need a defensible thesis
What are common lead distractors?
How many documents are you supposed to use?
3+ sources given
What goes in the introduction?
Speaker, occasion, subject, purpose, and audience
How to write body 3 (opposing side of argument)?
- acknowledge the opposition
- refute the opposition
Rules for quote integrations?
NO stand alone quotes and use snippets
Which answer choices can I immediately eliminate?
Contradictory to passage, not address in passage, unreasonable, or too general or too specific
How to organize a synthesis essay?
Organize by line of reasoning flow
Is the conclusion long or brief?
brief
How to write the conclusion of an argumentative essay?
- what is the importance of your position?
- what is the outcome or effects on society?
Can you summarize on any essay?
No
What are paraphrase questions to ask yourself?
What is the overall purpose? How do details fit with the purpose?
What style is appropriate for a synthesis essay?
Employ a consistently vivid and persuasive style
What should every analysis paragraph have?
Clearly and specifically explain how the rhetorical strategies are used to help the writer achieve his purpose and reach his audience
How to organize an argumentative essay?
Organize intentionally
How to refer to an author?
By their last name