Vocabulary
extremely difficult to achieve
arduous
an overarching message or truth that is specific to a text
central idea
The purpose of an informational or explanatory text is to...
inform
the details that support central ideas
evidence
this includes facts, definitions, quotations, concrete details, and statistics or data
evidence
to intensify
exacerbate
another name for the art of persuasion
rhetoric
lays out the points of an essay in the order in which they will appear
outline
a nonliteral comparison that is stated outright by the use of “like” or “as”
simile
using someone’s research, writing, or ideas as your own without giving the source proper credit
plagiarism
frantic or distracted
distraught
connect ideas in sentences and paragraphs
Transitional words and phrases
the final sentence of the introductory paragraph
the thesis statement
called the logical or rational appeal
logos
Paragraphs need to be organized in a way that makes sense and allows the ideas to flow...
smoothly
frankness or honesty
candor
the central message or universal truth conveyed by a text
theme
the point that the writer wants the audience to accept as true or important
claim
When authors juxtapose words or ideas, or place them in relation to each other
antithesis
a brief story that is relevant to the topic and the audience
anecdote
fair and equal
equitable
the primary statement that is to be proved through the presentation of an argument.
claim
provides background for the audience if necessary
introduction
sometimes referred to as rhetorical techniques or rhetorical devices
rhetorical features
No matter who the audience is, the argument essay must have an...
objective tone