Vocabulary - Definitions
The topic + what the author is saying about the topic
What is the central idea.
The _ is the first part of the introduction. Its purpose is to get the reader engaged.
Hook
Is the following an example of a weak or strong central idea? The story of Cinderella reveals that people who are kind and patient are often rewarded for their good deeds.
Weak!
When two people engage in a conversation
The last part of an introduction, this sentence is the focus of your essay.
This is the broad, overall goal of a speech or paper.
General purpose.
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What is blooket.
Before you can synthesize, you must first _
analyze.
When you tell something in words, you are _
expressing.
In this part of your essay you will restate your main points and claim, albeit differently.
Conclusion
The _ builds upon the general purpose to indicate the goal of a given speech/paper
When writing an essay, it is best to move from the _ to the _
general;specific.
To deduce or conclude from evidence.
To infer.
When you present evidence or an example, you have to assume your reader is going to ask this question.
What is "why?"
This is process of breaking down complex ideas into smaller fragmented concepts in order to improve understanding.
analysis/analyzing.
A _ is a synonym for claim
Thesis statement.
The three elements of a building a purpose statement.
Communication word, your audience, the content.
When the author leaves clues about a future event
Foreshadowing.
Acceptable answers: Opposing argument, opposing claim, counterclaim.
An ongoing process, where you take information from multiple sources in order to create something new.
What is synthesis.
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Free points!
The three steps that go into identifying the central idea.
1. Identify the topic. 2. Think about what the author is saying on the topic. 3. Put them together.
A widely held but oversimplified image or idea of a person or thing; often prejudicial.
Stereotype.
This metaphor, introduced by your teacher, means to keep your eyes on the bigger picture.
See the forest for the trees