Definitions
This phrase should never be in front of your grounds
"the author says" or "says"
The context for the passage is in
the intro paragraph
Must be formed throughout your essay
line of reasoning
The two parts of your warrant are
Think and do
Inform and Persuade
Your thesis should form a
defensible opinion
True or False
In order to get this point you must use complex words
False
While using sophisticated language can be beneficial, it is often better to get straight to the point. Language used just needs to be relevant and appropriate for the situation.
Your claim statements should include
"what" the strategy is and "why" it was used
Your thesis should contain ______ to lay out your essay
the rhetorical strategies you will be discussing
Name three strategies you have not used
Narration, Classification/Division, and Exemplification
You can create a line of reasoning between your paragraphs by
using transitions
Name three verbs instead of USE
develop, convey, suggest, approach, highlight
To find a more complex understanding of the prompt you
Must consider the reader/writer relationship
The difference between rhetorical strategies and devices are
Strategies- are general methods
Devices- are specific methods that create a strategy
Correct this thesis.
In John F. Kennedy's speech, given to the American people, he uses strong diction and creates pathos in order to display the unethical price raise by the steel companies.
- used devices not strategies
- used USE
- did not have a FWP
Correct:
In John F. Kennedy's speech, given to the American people, he manipulates the process of cause and effect and develops a sense of guilt, in order to display the unethical raise in prices, ultimately moving the American people to see this act as selfish.
Having outside information that applies to the prompt is beneficial because
Shows you have a deeper understanding of the prompt and display the significance the prompt has on the world.