Unit 1
What does arduous mean? How would you use it in a descriptive sentence?
Arduous is something that is extremely difficult to achieve. I wanted to become a doctor, but it takes 10 years of schooling. Therefore to achieve my goal, I have to go to school for 10 years.
What are 3 synonyms, and 3 antonyms for counterintuitive?
Synonyms: reasonless, absurd, faulty
Antonyms: reasonable, understandable, legitimate
What does it mean when you are occupying current state of an office?
Incumbency
What is the opposite of being blunt, and open?
Candor
What is the definition of fruition? As well as a synonym, and an antonym?
Definition: accomplishment or realization of a goal
Synonym: gratification
Antonym: unfulfillment
When there is an overarching message, or truth that is specific to a text. As well as the key points authors make and want you to remember most, is what reading skill?
Central Ideas
The _____ the author writes is what makes them unique.
Style
What are 4 common used structure elements?
Sentences, transitional words and phrases, paragraphs, and chapters and sections.
What are the 3 historical documents that were created to guide us today? How did some American heroes memorize their ideas?
The 3 historical documents are the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Some Americans memorized their ideas in key speeches.
What is an argument, and what does it use?
Argument is a logical approach to persuasion, and rhetoric. It uses logos, rather than pathos and ethos.
When evaluating evidence you should also do what?
You should also sift through the text for central ideas, and key details.
_____ using information such as data, statistics, and expert opinions can add credibility and accuracy to your writing.
Sources
What does revision, and editing focus on?
Revision focuses on the substance of the paper, with the aim of improving clarity, focus, and strength of evidence and thesis statement. Ideas and organization, as well as style. Editing focuses on proofreading for grammar and syntax, as well as checking punctuation, spelling, and formatting.
When writing an essay, what is the best structure to use?
All essays contain a structure of an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
If you write a five paged argument essay, what requirements should the essay meet?
It should contain a clear, focused, and complete thesis statement. It should use evidence from at least four different non-Wikipedia sources. It should also use an objective tone, and formal style. Lastly it should be formatted in accordance with MLA format.
When placing evidence in the text, what are the different types authors use?
Authors use quotations, paraphrases, and summaries as evidence.
As a result of using _____ language and nuance, you can make more informed decisions depending on whether you accept the author's perspective.
Figurative
What can state the claim, or main point? What connects ideas in sentences, and paragraphs?
Sentences can state the claim, or main point. Transitional words and phrases connect ideas in sentences, and paragraphs.
What might you consider when beginning to analyze rhetorical features?
You might consider why the author choose the rhetorical feature to express his or her point, how the rhetorical feature affects the argument, and how the author's use of rhetorical feature affect his or her credibility.
What 5 elements does the chain of legal reasoning consist of? Give a description for each. The rule must be _____, and ______.
The 5 elements are issue, rule, facts, analysis, and conclusion. Issue is the case of a question where the actual rule, or law was violated. Rule is the case of any existing law, or regulation that is relevant to the issue. Facts is the case that is objective, and has relevant details of what actually happened. Analysis is the case where the interpretation, and evaluation of how the facts fit the rule. Conclusion is the case where the legal judgment, or decision is considered in the outcome of the case. The rule must be stated, and cited.
What is the difference between general, and specific information?
Specific information might make evidence, and a summary too long and too detailed. General information should be evidence that is brief, and to the point.
When incorporating sources, what are 3 ways you can include information from sources in a research paper?
Paraphrasing important ideas and details, summarizing main points from a longer source, and using direct quotations to convey another individual's words or ideas.
When it comes to conventions in student writing, what are 3 common areas where problems occur? For each area give all examples.
3 common areas where problems occur is grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Grammar: parts of speech, sentence structure and variety, and repetition
Punctuation: end punctuation, quotation marks, parenthesis, semicolons, em dashes, hyphens, commas, and colons
Spelling: homophones, and easily confused words
How many paragraphs do many student essays consist of? What do the paragraphs consist of? Can argument essay's consist of more paragraphs?
Many essays consist of 5 paragraphs. The paragraphs consist of 1 introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and 1 conclusion paragraph. Yes, an argument essay's body can include additional paragraphs.
When taking a last look at your final review, what are some things you can double check for? While making sure all errors have been corrected.
Check your spelling, and complete sentences. Confirm that you used a variety of sentence types and lengths. Confirm that subjects, and verbs agree. Check punctuation in and between sentences, inside and outside quotations. As well as paraphrases, and summaries.