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arduous
extremely difficult to achieve
exacerbate
to make more severe; to intensify
succinct
expressed without unnecessary words; brief and compact
candor
frankness or honesty
misnomer
an incorrect term used to describe or designate something
Analyzing Complex Texts
to fully understand and internalize the ideas of a text
Rhetoric and Purpose
A message designed to persuade
Structure and Purpose
The use of Structural Elements and Organizational Text Structures to achieve the intended purpose of a text
Rhetorical Features
rhetorical devices used to strengthen arguments
The Chain of Legal Reasoning
A formal process and system of reasoning used by the court
Task, Purpose, and Audience
The factors which are important in writing an objective summary of a text
Evaluating Sources and Evidence
To ensure that a source you find for your informational essay is credible and contains accurate information
Revising for Content
To refine an essay’s clarity, focus, and flow
Organizational Structure
The way in which an essay is ordered and structured
Revising for Style
Hidden Meanings
Figurative Language and Nuance
Using Multiple Sources and Formats
used to determine if a source is appropriate to be used as a source in an essay
Themes and Purposes
used as the basis for a text
Works of Public Advocacy
used to advance and or improve society
Style and Implied Meaning
used to shape the theme and purpose of a text
Reviewing the Basics
Used to assist in the writing process of a text
Incorporating Formatting Features, Graphic Aids, and Multimedia Components
Understanding Audience
Aids in presenting your claim in a way that is easily understood
Introduction and Body