Breaking Writing
What is tone?
An attitude the writer uses while creating a text. It's how the writer feels.
How many pieces of evidence from the test is required in one paragraph?
Two.
What is a hook?
A sentence designed to pull the reader in so that they keep reading.
"I was powerful lazy and comfortable - didn't want to get up and cook breakfast." - Huckleberry Finn
What tone is the writer using?
1. Honest 2. Worried 3. Aggressive 4. Complex
1. Honest
True or False.
Your commentary in your body paragraphs needs to equal or exceed the amount of evidence you provide from the text?
True.
What is a bridge?
A sentence designed to connect the hook to the claim. This helps to create flow in the introduction.
"1. Many people strongly believe that zoos are harmful to the health of animals. 2. They don't feel that the benefits of zoos outweigh the negative effects on the animals. 3. Many people argue against Zoos because animals in captivity have suffered and died due to poor treatment and human error. 4. While this is unfortunate, the benefits of having zoos still outweigh their negative effects."
In which sentences does the author acknowledge the conflicting viewpoint that does not support the his or her opinion.
A. 1 B. 1 and 4 C. 1, 2, and 3
D. 1 and 2
C. 1, 2, and 3
How can you tell if your topic sentence/supporting claim for you body paragraphs are appropriate for your essay?
It will support the overall claim in your essay.
What is a claim?
A sentence that will state what your entire essay will be about.
What two things in your body paragraphs should ALWAYS relate back to the topic sentence and the claim/thesis ?
1. Commentary 2. Spelling 3. Sentence Structure. 4. Textual Evidence
1. Commentary
4. Textual Evidence
What is negation?
A statement that says what something is not.
Which statements are correct examples of citing a source in your writing.
1. Stone says, "The kid who stands alone instead of joining a gang."
2.The kid who who stands alone instead of joining a gang.
3. According to Stone, "The kid who stands alone instead of joining a gang."
4. "The kid who who stands alone instead of joining a gang."
1 and 3
What are the strategies of a definition?
function, examples, and negation