Grammar
What is a sentence fragment? Give an example.
A phrase that is lacking either a subject or a predicate. That was an example of a fragment.
These are the four elements of the rhetorical situation.
What are genre, audience, purpose, and context?
Correct this sentence:
Everyone gets their news online these days; only grandmas read an actual newspaper.
Today, many people get their news from online sources, especially the younger generation.
The final step of the writing process, right before you submit your paper.
Editing/proofreading
These are two important qualities to have in a topic sentence.
Describes the main idea of the paragraph, relates back to the thesis, not too specific or too broad.
Correct this!
My dog loves pizza, she can't have it very often because it makes her sick.
What is the error here?
My dog loves pizza, but she can't have it very often because it makes her sick.
Comma splice!
Teenage readers is an example of which aspect of the Rhetorical Situation?
Audience
Correct this fallacies:
Every likes either chunky or smooth peanut butter. Chunky peanut butter is clearly superior, and if you like smooth, you're a monster.
Many people like either chunky or smooth peanut butter. However, chunky peanut butter is superior due to its crunchy texture.
The next step after drafting your essay.
Revising
This should be the last sentence of your introduction.
Thesis statement!
Correct this!
Joe is a thief he stole Jessie's purple pen and then chewed on it before he gave it back to her Joe is so gross but Jessie has a crush on him anyway.
What is the error here?
Joe is a thief. He stole Jessie's purple pen and then chewed on it before he gave it back to her. Joe is so gross, but Jessie has a crush on him anyway.
Error: Run-on, fused sentence
A list of common characteristics related to a certain genre.
Logos
How have we used the writing process in throughout this class? Give two examples.
Writing multiple drafts, creating outlines, using brainstorming techniques, incorporating feedback.
Name two ideas for creating an effective conclusion.
Tie everything together, give the reader a takeaway, show why the topic matters, propose a course of action, look to the future.
Correct this! There are two errors in here.
Although, cats are very cute, dogs are my favorite due to their friendly and loving demeanors. On the other hand cats can be very loving as well.
Although cats are very cute, dogs are my favorite due to their friendly and loving demeanors. On the other hand, cats can be very loving as well.
Purpose, because the purpose of the essay was to convince the reader that your argument was valid.
Which rhetorical appeal should you avoid over-using in academic essays and why?
Pathos - too many emotional arguments is a logical fallacy and undermines your credibility.
Research, talking to friends/classmates, brainstorming, re-reading the assignment sheet, reaching out to the professor.
Transitions: However, in addition, furthermore, etc.
Name three strategies you can use to free your draft from spelling and grammar errors.
Spell check, Writing Center, swapping drafts with a friend/roommate, reading your draft out loud, asking the instructor for help during office hours, checking class notes from grammar lessons.
Describe two elements that might influence the context of a piece of writing.
What is ethos? Give an example of how we can establish ethos in our writing.
Ethos is the rhetorical appeal to character.
Examples: show the reader you are trustworthy source of information, keep a fair and balanced tone, show you are knowledgable on the subject.
Name three brainstorming techniques.
Freewriting, listing, and clustering.
Turn the following sentences in one formal, argumentative thesis statement.
Exercise boosts endorphins and energy and can improve mental health. I hate running, and some people don't have time to exercise. It's probably a good idea, though, because of the positive aspects.
Although many people may have trouble finding time to exercise, engaging in physical activity can have many positive effects such as boosting energy and improving mental health.