Claim
What is a claim?
A claim is the point you are trying to prove.
The use of everyday conversational language in an article is also known as __________ language.
Slang or Colloquial or Informal
What is the name of a technique that represents personal experience or personal story?
Anecdote
Define "purpose"
The REASON why someone is writing their essay.
What is argumentative writing?
Writing that tries to prove or CONVINCE
Where does the claim belong when you start your essay?
It belongs at the beginning usually
Polished language that employs a professional tone to it
Formal
Including the opinion of a dietician in an article about healthy eating is an example of what technique?
Expert opinion
Define "audience"
The people who will read your writing.
What is argumentative writing NOT?
It is NOT based on emotions or apologetic or opinion
Without a claim will your paper make sense? Tell why or why not?
No, it will not because your reader will have no idea where you stand or what your beliefs are.
Specialized language often used among like-minded professionals.
Jargon
If an article on adolescent mental health mentions that "25% of teens suffer from anxiety", what technique is this?
Statistics / Research Findings / Evidence
Define "tone"
The author's attitude toward the subject
What is a thesis statement?
A statement that tells the reader exactly what your essay is going to be about.
The claim is also known as what?
Thesis
Different spelling or pronunciation of phrases from people of a specific region
Dialect
What is the name given to a technique that is used to draw a comparison between two things to illustrate an idea? E.g. "Think of words like seeds - they can grow into something bigger".
Analogy
Define "diction"
Author's choice of words
When writing argumentative essays, should you include a counterclaim? Why?
YES!
Can a claim be an opinion? Tell why or why not.
Yes, because it is your own personal view, but it should be supported by factual evidence.
Literal or primary meaning of a word
Denotation
An ad about a new medicine being promoted by a doctor is an example of: ethos, pathos or logos
Ethos
Define "context"
The political, social and/or climate during the time the piece was written. Think "background" information
Is argumentative writing based on facts, opinions, or both? Explain
It is based on both because you give your opinion about your viewpoint, while also supporting it with facts