Rhetoric
The first step in analyzing rhetoric is to first examine this. (Hint: it involves an acronym).
What is the rhetorical situation? (or SOAPSTone)
an objection or view that opposes the writer's ideas
what is counterargument?
Just like argument essays, synthesis essays still need this to focus the essay and develop a relevant position
what is a defensible thesis?
A series of three words, phrases or sentences that are parallel in structure, length and/or rhythm. (Hint: comes from Greek word "tria")
What is a tricolon?
A brief reference to a person, event, or place (real or fictious) or to a work of art.
what is an allusion?
An appeal to the audience's sense of reason
What is logos?
An assertion that is arguable
what is claim?
paragraphs must be organized by this (and not this) in an effective synthesis essay
idea not source
These are pro author moves and strategies for making written arguments more sophisticated.
What is a controlling metaphor, rhetorical question as transition, vivid verbs, hinge sentences, addressing binary opposition, limiting scope of argument?
A short, stand-alone sentence that signals a shift in the author's argument
What is a hinge? (or pivot)
This inspires, stimulates, provokes, or prompts writers to create a text
What is exigence?
The limits to the claim or an understanding that the claim is not true in all situations.
what is qualifier (or qualification)?
Effective synthesis essays weave together evidence from more than one source in each paragraph in order to extend this
What is line of reasoning (and commentary)?
What is a line of reasoning?
Misunderstanding or making wrong assumptions about this undermines your persuasive power (and can lead to awkward moments!)
what is audience?
This is the writer's unique personality/identity that is constructed through their writing style and tone
what is voice?
When the author addresses the opposing views and shows the reader he is fully aware of audience and situation.
what is rebuttal?
When researching information for a synthesis essay, it's important to evaluate this aspect of the author or source
what is credibility?
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences
What is anaphora?
a breakdown or flaw in reasoning
what is a logical fallacy?
These are known as patterns of development (name at least 2)
what is: cause/effect, problem/solution, definition and description, compare/contrast, exemplification, narration?
When the thesis of an argument proposes a change (personal, local, state, federal, international)
what is a claim of policy?
These are some example phrases to write instead of "As in Source B" (hint: author name and ______)
What is: Author suggests, claims, asserts, argues, etc
what is sufficient, relevant, and accurate?
This accomplished American lawyer and scholar was an instrumental advocate for gender equality and women's rights (and is Ms. Stiebitz's idol)
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsberg