Argumentative Writing
Is this a good thesis statement? Why or why not? "I believe that going for a walk can help to clear my mind."
No. You should not use "I believe" and there aren't three reasons provided.
"She shined like a star." What is this an example of?
Simile
in a clam or peaceful way
placidly
Who do Jem and Scout plan to send a message on a fishing pole to?
Boo Radley
Where did To Kill a Mockingbird take place?
Maycomb, Alabama
What is the acronym you should use in your body paragraphs? What do those letters stand for?
I.C.E. - Introduce, Cite, Explain/Evaluate
"She is a star." What is this an example of?
Metaphor
to make someone feel better
mollify
Who catches them?
Atticus
What decade did To Kill a Mockingbird take place?
1930's
What are the three rhetorical appeals used in arguments?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Motif
not clearly understood or expressed
obscure
What happens to Miss Maudie's house?
It burns down.
Walter Cunningham
What are the components of a good argument? There are four.
Claim, reason, evidence, counter-argument.
Figurative
using few or precise words to express an idea
succinct
How is Atticus' parenting style described?
patient and understanding
What is said to be illegal to kill in To Kill a Mockingbird?
a mockingbird