Unit 1
Extremely difficult to achieve
what is Arduous
state of being able to make personal choices and act on them
autonomy
succinct
expressed without unnecessary words; brief and compact
unrequited
not returned or repaid in kind
misnomer
an incorrect term used to describe or designate something
Through Evidence
What is it sufficiently supports every aspect of your reasoning
what are some stylistic elements
what is syntax, diction, tone, voice
Name 5 transition words
furthermore, moreover, equally important, further, likewise.
What is the defination of theme?
the central message or universal truth conveyed by a text.
where should you never get your sources
Wikipedia
Why would someone not use contractions like won't or isn't
to sound more formal
where do you put the thesis statement
at the end of the introductory paragraph
what do you do for an introduction for a informal essay?
a hook
context and background
show importance of main idea
natural lead to thesis
what should you use when writing an argument
use an objective and reasonable tone
and
use a formal writing style
What is MLA format
double spaced, 12 point font, times new roman.
you must (blank) the supporting details first and then (blank) the Central ideas
Discover, Determine
What is a Nuance
the shades of meaning that distinguish words with similar denotations from one another, adding a positive, negative, or neutral spin to the meaning.
emotional, ethical, logical
pathos, ethos, logos
Consider this about your audience
age, gender, ethnicity, political position, religion
what is the chain of legal reasoning
logical reasoning that anyone can follow from evidence to your claim.
what must you do when writing an objective text
cover only the essential points, central ideas, and relevant information.
what are first and third person?
First: I, we
third: He, She, They, It.
fix this sentence:
I wanted to go to the store-the one with the old man outside- but my car was out of gas thankfully some nice man came by and gave me a life so I could go shop.
I wanted to go to the store-the one with the old man outside- but my car was out of gas. Thankfully, some nice man came by and gave me a lift so I could go shop.
What are three ways to determine a theme?
1. The author states the theme directly
2. The theme can be demonstrated in an example or a series of examples
3. The theme can be shown but never explicitly stated; the reader has to infer it
You should never use (blank) in an informative or argumentative essay.
Slang