Devising A Thesis
Tone
Methods of Development
Introductions and Conclusions
Designing an Outline, Shaping the Essay and Writing Paragraphs
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True or False: ... Once you state your thesis you can not go back and change it. ...
False, as you go through the process of making the essay you will charge things, one of those things may be the thesis.
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Define tone in relation to writing an essay.
How the writer feels toward the topic and his/ her audience, the writers attitude
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What is the purpose of a pattern of argument?
Helps to direct your thoughts and to amplify the arguments.
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In your conclusion, what should you try to provoke out of the reader?
Interest or a response
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Where should you place your strongest point?
At the beginning or end of the essay.
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What is a thesis statement?
A clearly defined statement of purpose that tells the reader about what your essay will be about
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What does "avoid shouting" mean when writing an essay?
Make sure your essay doesn't antagonize its readers, so you must not assume that the readers are opponents.
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What is the difference between compare and contrast?
Comparison includes both similarities and differences where contrast focuses on the differences between things.
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Why is a concluding paragraph important?
It is an opportunity for you to reinforce the points in your arguments and gives something for the reader to think about.
200
Name one thing your essay's title should be and one thing it should not be.
- It should be catchy, clear and give the reader specific information about what your will be writing about. - It shouldn't be underlined, too lengthy, or resemble a sentence.
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True or False: ... In the 5P's of writing a thesis, precision represents the reason for why your topic matters. ...
False, precision is the limits you are putting on your topic.
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Fill in the blank: ... The tone you write in should suit your _____. ...
Audience, you want to write the essay in a way that will make your readers want to read it.
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What are the three ways to organize compare and contrast?
Block comparison, point-by-point, and similarities and differences
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What is a topic sentence?
A general umbrella statement that explains what the rest of the paragraph/ essay will be about.
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Why should you include opposing views in your essay?
It will make the essay/ argument stronger and will make your arguments sound more convincing.
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True or False: ... Each subsequent paragraph should relate back to your thesis. ...
True, to avoid having an essay that rambles in different directions, you must tie back each point to the thesis statement you made.
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Choose the suitable tone for the following: ... Only ignorant people would have their own children instead of adopting, it is such a waste of space. A) Rambling B) Shouting C) Arguing D) None of the above ...
Shouting, the sentence can antagonize the reader while defending the point
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Can you use more than one pattern of argument at a time?
Yes, several patterns of argument are often used to develop an essay.
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Name the four conclusion tactics for drawing to a close.
1. Don't add too much "fluff" 2. Broaden your horizons 3. Restate your intention 4. Give your reader something to think about
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What are the four kinds of support needed in an essay and what should you not expect from your first draft?
- The four types of support needed in an essay are examples, statistics, authorities, and reasons. - You should not expect perfection from your first draft, it will get better as you work through it.
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Which of the 5P's of a thesis indicates what size the essay will be in its finished form?
Proportion indicates what size the essay will be in it's finished form.
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Name three tones to avoid.
- Whispering - Chatting - Emotiveness - Declaiming - Shouting
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Name four of the seven patterns of argument.
- Definition/ description - Process - Example - Classification - Comparison/ contrast - Cause- effect - Narration
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What are the three tactics for opening an essay?
1. Take the straight and narrow path 2. Try shock treatment 3. Engage your reader
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What is unity in a paragraph/ essay?
Unity within a paragraph/essay is a way of leading your reader in a logical and coherent manner, not getting off track and being a directed.
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