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Stipulate means to
Specify as a condition
Subterfuge means
a stretegy of deception
Pragmatic means
to be informed and make realistic decisions
Reciprocate means
respondng in kind or to the same degree
Paradox means
seems to be contradictory, but actually holds a deeper truth
Syntax means
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language
Diction means
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
Parallel structure means
to repeat a pattern of a chosen grammatical form
Implicit means
something that is indirectly stated
something that is directly stated
What is in a thesis statement?
The idea that you will be discussing/argueing/analizing in the piece of writing
Allusion
a reference to an old/religious text or event in history
Onomonapia
Sound words like "bang", "woosh", and "splat"
Anaphora
A word or phrase that is repeated in the writing at the same place, e.g. the beginning of each paragraph
Hyperbole
over-exageration
Give an example of implicit meaning from this sentence: His veins popped out, and his face was red.
the person is angry
Give an example of explicit meaning from the following sentence: She jumped up and down joyfully.
the character is experiencing joy
What is the main idea of the "I have a dream speech,"? (As an example because I know it for practice,)
To tell the nation of a hope and a dream of equality for all people, everywhere.
What form of rhetoric devise is "he was the Judas of the modern world" and what does it imply?
It is an allusion to the bible, and the apostle who betrayed Jesus. It implies that this person is distrustful, and is likely to sell you out. Do not trust them.
What does "the same people who demonize hacking also utilize it at large" tell us about our world?
This tells us that people are cherrypickers when it comes to what I wrong or right, and that a long as they do it it's okay. It also tells us that hacking has two sides, a positive and a negative.
What is a rhetorical quetion?
You knew that, didn't you?
Give an exmple of triadic structure
My friend likes anime, Netflix, and Marvel.
What is social media, and what affects does it have on us and the world in areas such as the economy, and mental health?
Based on the previous reasearch question, give an example of a thesis statement
Social media affects out daily lives by persuading us to purchase things, and by affecting our ideas of beauty and who we should be, but it also affects the world's economy in many different ways.
What type of voice would you want for an informational easy, and why?
You would want an authoratative, unbiased voice. This would be ideal for explaining and showing what you are talking about and how it pertains to your audience, and therefore would be the best option for an informative essay.