Juxtaposition
What is Juxtaposition?
the act of placing two or more things side by side to compare or contrast them, or create an interesting effect
What is a thesis statement?
A concise statement at the beginning of an academic essay that includes the main idea or argues the point of the writing; the guiding point.
What is situational irony?
A situation with an ironic twist; a contrast between expectation and reality
What is an Analogy?
a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on the similar aspect of the two words.
What is burden of proof?
Burden of proof is the obligation of a party in a legal case to present enough evidence to support their claims or assertions
is this juxtaposition?
A constant hum from the traffic and pedestrians filled the air.
false, it is not comparing or contrasting two or more things
What are the main parts of a thesis statement?
-title
-author
-What is being proven
- how are you going to prove
strong verb
Is this situational irony?
A police officer committing a crime
yes, it is because police officers are supposed to help stop crimes and arrest criminals.
Can Similes and Metaphors make up analogies?
yes.
What is the difference between Burden of proof and Burden of proof Fallacy?
burden of proof- Burden of proof is the obligation of a party in a legal case to present enough evidence to support their claims or assertions
burden of fallacy- Someone makes a claim, fails to provide evidence for it, then demands the opponent to prove the opposite of the claim
is this juxtaposition?
The dirty dog played in the mud.
False, there is nothing really being compared or contrasted.
What are the 3 types of thesis statements?
argumentative, explanatory and Analytical
Is this situational irony?
The construction worker slipped on a banana.
Yes, it is because the construction worker is supposed to be building structures and making sure everything is safe.
What are the three types of analogy?
Literal, Figurative and Proportional.
Is this an example of burden of proof fallacy?
Person A: I can fly
Person B: Prove it
person A has to prove it with evidence to person B.
No this is burden of proof
Is this an example of juxtaposition?
The delicate French pastry was served in a chipped plastic plate.
yes, because the French pastry is being contrasted to a plastic plate
is this a thesis statement?
Romeo does not care about Juliet
this is not a thesis statement because it doesn't introduce what's being proven, how, strong verb, author, or title.
Is this situational irony?
The murderer killed someone
No, this is not situational because the audience could expect the murder to kill someone.
What type of analogy is this?
This contract is a big opportunity knocking at his door.
this is figurative analogy.
Is this an example of burden of proof?
Person one: I can grow flowers on my hands
Person two: Prove it.
Person one: You can't prove I can't
No this is burden of fallacy
Is this juxtaposition?
Bright graffiti flowers covered the walls of an abandoned prison.
yes because the flowers and prisons are being contrasted
Is this a thesis statement?
Although some students believe that they are good writers and do not need assistance, I will argue that the Writing Center can provide a useful service to anyone to writers in any stage because having someone to bounce ideas off can improve the overall quality of the paper.
Yes this is a thesis statement because it has everything needed to prove if it is a thesis statement or not.
Is this situational irony?
The unicorn can't cast a spell.
yes, this is because unicorns are supposed to cast spells.
What type of analogy is this?
A heart is like a pump; it circulates blood throughout the body.
Figurative Analogy.
Is this burden of proof fallacy or Burden of proof?
Person 1: I can summon a unicorn
Person 2: Can I see?
Person 1: You have no proof I can't
This is burden of proof fallacy