Multiple Choice
The author is considering changing the transition word to match the sentence’s succession.
She thought the moon looked beautiful. Likewise, her friend asked if she thought it was pretty too.
(as it is now)
In Contrast,
Opposingly,
Instead,
(as it is now)
It's the opposing perspective easily identified in a few of the stimulus sources to build nuance for the argument.
What is a counter argument?
It is the abbreviation that helps to identify the rhetorical situation of a composition.
What is SPACECAT?
Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Choices, Appeals, Tone
This is the analysis of specific words.
What is Diction?
In an argument task, integration of this provides complexity to a defensible thesis and the following essay.
What is a Line of reasoning?
The author is considering changing the word in this sentence that conveys the information most objectively and relevant to the situation.
Corona-virus 19 was a(n) episode because of sickness, causing a frantic consumption of toilet paper, with sanitizer as a refreshment.
(as it is now)
paradise
nightmare
pandemic
4. pandemic
This is an explanation of the argument instead of actual persuasive writing to get its true logic across using the evidence fully from the sources.
What is summarizing?
This can be found within the context or a literary composition itself and is the catalyst leading to the speaker’s call to action.
What is exigence?
This is when two things are held intentionally in contrast?
What is Juxtaposition?
If a student answers…‘Perfection limits individuals in their potential to achieve their dreams’ as an answer to the prompt “argue your position on the value of striving for perfection,’ they would earn this thesis point.
What is 0 points?
The student does write a thesis but does not respond to the prompt.
Which rhetorical choice does the author employ to best convey their idea?
“Critics argued romance was a dying theme in the 20th century due to strict social restrictions; modern society challenged these oppressive norms.”
Historical Comparison
Statistical Comparison
Personal Anecdote
Mockery of Romance
Historical Comparison
If a student staunchly defends a position in a synthesis essay, without considering the nuance, this be the main issue.
What are limited evidence from sources?
What is the 4th sentence of the rhetorical precis for Jonathan Eward’s speech?
Tone- Serious
Relationship with Audience- Formal and imploring
This is the analysis of the structuring of the stimulus.
What is Syntax?
In synthesis, you earn this many points (for evidence and commentary) by providing specific evidence from three sources, supporting the claim, all in a consistent line of reasoning.
What is 4 points?
What is the tone of this passage?
I’ve always valued my first friend, they grew up with me from the second grade and I’ve visited them often, even if we go to separate schools now.
Convivial
Accusatory
Romantic
Critical
Convivial -> Convivial means, friendly, enjoyable and lively
When writing a synthesis, what is the WORST mistake a student can make?
Misinterpreting Evidence from a Source
Ignoring Counterarguments entirely
Summarizing Sources entirely Separately
Not Clearly Explaining the Value of the Source
What is summarizing sources entirely separately?
What part of the rhetorical precis does the sentence below represent?
“ Abigail Adams implores her son John Q. Adams to seek the full potential of his talent by the use of historical allusions in order to convey to him the importance of the American ideal of liberty.”
The 2nd sentence
The author uses...in order to..
This is the device used to depict two sentences with the same sentence structure.
(hint: This is NOT repetition.)
She smiled, then laughed, then sneezed.
He came, he saw, he failed to conquer.
What is Parallelism?
In order to gain 4 points in the rhetorical analysis, evidence and commentary section, it’s important to tie the evidence to the author’s _____.
What is Argument/Purpose/Message?
What is firstly, the rhetorical choice employed in this by the author? Secondly, what is the author’s tone?
“Love is a brief escapade, euphoric for the man prone to folly- a sun scorched carnation in a drought-sticken field.”
An extended metaphor, cynical
A broad simile, mellifluous
A historical allusion, reverent
A juxtaposition, critical
What is an extended metaphor, a cynical one? (1!)
What does it best mean to synthesize?
1. Summarize Several Sources Before Giving The Writer's Opinion
2. Combine and Interpret Ideas from Several Sources to Present a Unified Argument
3. Incorporate Quotations from Several Sources to Implicate a Tryst, or More Importantly a Coup d'état
4. To Put Several Bodies of Literature, remaining neutral on the claims presented
What is combining and interpreting ideas from Several Sources to Present a Unified Argument?
In CHORES, name an example of each letter relating to the concept of progress
Current Events- stem cell research
History- 1960s space race
Outside Info- piano/instruments
Reading- Brave New World
Experiences- painting etc.
Science- developing of universal nasal spray vaccine for Covid-19
This is when a word/phrase or clause is used at the beginning of sentences successively. (This is not Parallelism or Repetition)
(i.e): I love the way you came forward.
I love the way you chose me.
What is Anaphora?
You get a sophistication point for synthesis, if you include multiple perspectives, build nuance, write vividly, and articulate THIS of the argument in the context?
What is Limitations/ Implications?