Unit 1
androus
extremely difficult to achieve
autonomy
state of being able to make personal choices and act on them
incumbancy
state of currently occupying an office
candor
frankness or honesty
verocity
truthfulness or accuracy
Hidden Meanings
explicit vs. implicit
Figurative Language
idiom, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and personification
Text Structure
sentences, paragraphs, chapters, or sections
Themes in US Documents
love, power, poverty, immigration, and war
Elements of an Argument
claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, warrant
Objective Summary
task, purpose, audience, style, and tone
Prewriting
Revising for Style
tone, syntax, and variety
Understanding Audience
who, what, how
Revising for Content
add, remove, move
Which sentence states a central idea in “Household Robots Are Here, but Where Are They Going?”
The most promising use for robots in the near future is as smart home hubs.
The power of the excerpt is revealed by the author’s use of what?
parallel structure
Which sentence from “Plastics” best reflects the information?
As society has developed new uses for plastics, the variety and quantity of plastic items found in the marine environment has increased dramatically.
Which response represents the best definition of irony as a rhetorical feature?
An author states the opposite of his or her actual argument.
NOW is dedicated to the proposition that women, first and foremost, are human beings, who, like all other people in our society, must have the chance to develop their fullest human potential.
Which option describes the purpose of this statement?
to link the argument for women’s equality to the founding ideas of the nation
What does the evidence need to be?
substantive and concise
Different types of evidence
example, opinion, anecdote, and facts
What needs to be checked for when revising?
if it's clear, focused, and contains evidence
What does a thesis need to be?
concise and arguable
Requirements of the conclusion paragraph
restate, additional closure, new info, and new claims