Vocabulary
a statement that can be proved
fact
appeal to emotion
pathos
what you do after your essay to make sure the essay makes sense, and to check for any grammatical errors
revise and edit
the first sentence or sentences of your essay that catch your reader's attention
hook
Should you add more than one piece of textual evidence for a counterclaim?
No
showing no favor for or against something; impartial; neutral
unbiased
appeal to logic
logos
fancy word for opinion
claim
the sentence that contains a claim for an argumentative essay and at least two reasons to back up the claim. It shows the main idea of your essay and acts as a road map for readers.
Thesis
What are the punctuation marks that go around your textual evidence if you are copying someone else's words word-for-word?
Quotation marks
unfairly in favor of or against someone or something (has an opinion)
biased
appeal of a text to the credibility and character of the speaker, writer, or narrator
ethos
these support the claim
reasons
this explains how your evidence supports the main idea of your paragraph. Examples are anecdotes, examples, definitions or just explanation in your own words.
Elaboration
What are the punctuation marks that go around the citation at the end of your textual evidence?
Punctuation marks
to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of
evaluate
What type of rhetorical appeal is this? As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results.
ethos example
part of someone else's writing that you put into your writing
text evidence
the question you have to answer in your essay
prompt
What is the type of writing that sounds too casual, or like the writer is writing or talking to their friend.
Informal tone
the art of using language effectively and persuasively
rhetoric
What type of rhetorical appeal is this? A snickers bar has 280 calories and 30 grams of sugar. That's not very healthy.
logos
to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of
evaluate
this is the last sentence of the body paragraph that summarizes the main idea of the paragraph and lets the reader know that you are ready to move to the next paragraph. It can include a hint about what's coming in the next paragraph, too.
Closing/concluding sentence
What is the space that is in front of the first sentence of every paragraph?
Indent