Revising/Editing
A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs
What is topic sentence?
The reason an author writes about a particular topic
What is author's purpose?
The resource you should use if you do not know a word on the midterm
What is a dictionary?
A method of persuasion that is based on the writer or speaker appealing to the audience’s sense of intelligence and logic by using facts, statistics, research, historical evidence, etc. to support a legitimate, rational, and well-reasoned argument
What is logos?
Ms. Garms' favorite animal
What is a dog?
A sentence or group of words that connects ideas and shows the relationship between them
What is transition sentence?
To note similarities/differences between two or more things
What is compare?
The definition of "redundant"
What is, "not or no longer needed or useful"?
Addressing and rebutting the opposing side of an argument
What is counterargument?
Ms. Garms' first name
What is India?
A transition word (give an example)
What is...?
(answers may vary; could include in addition, also, moreover, etc.)
To convince the reader to agree with the author
What is persuade/argue?
A clear and specific statement that expresses the central idea, main argument, or purpose of a piece of writing
What is a thesis?
A method of persuasion that's designed to create an emotional response in the reader/viewer by connecting to the audience’s values, needs, and sensibilities
What is pathos?
The university Ms. Garms graduated from
What is University of Texas at Arlington?
You should do this if a question asks you about a something within a text.
What is reread the sentence and the paragraph it is in OR use text evidence?
(or any similar answer)
To provide accurate and objective information about a topic to help readers understand it
What is inform?
This is when a speaker/writer acknowledges those who disagree with them.
What is a concession or rebuttal?
An assertion or position on a topic or issue
What is claim?
The year Ms. Garms graduated from high school
What is 2010?
Add a transition word to the beginning of the 2nd sentence:
The car wouldn’t start. We missed the meeting.
What is...
Answers will vary but could include therefore, consequently, as a result
Examine and break down ideas, texts, or concepts into smaller parts to understand their meaning, purpose, and how they contribute to the whole
What is analyze?
The central point or key message that an author is trying to convey in a piece of writing
What is main idea?
A method of persuasion that is based on the writer or speaker’s credibility to discuss a subject and is influenced by expertise, knowledge, experience, training, credentials, etc
What is ethos?
The other thing Ms. Garms teaches
What is AVID?