Reading
The suffix -en can be attached to certain nouns or adjectives to form a verb. (T/F)
True
What is the noun form of "entitle"?
entitlement
What are four ways to achieve coherence in an essay?
1. Repeat key nouns and synonyms (p. 27 and 29).
2. Use consistent pronouns (p. 30).
3. Use transition signals to link ideas (p. 31-35).
4. Arrange your ideas in logical order(p. 40).
Where is the best location for the thesis statement?
At the end of the introduction
A thesis statement often indicates the _________________ that will be discussed in the essay, and may even list each one.
subtopics
When en- is a prefix, it changes a word to its antonym. (T/F)
False; it changes a word to a verb.
What is the adjective form of "prosperity"?
prosperous
What is unity in an paragraph?
A unified paragraph focuses on one main idea, and every supporting sentence directly explains or proves the main idea (p. 24-25).
What are some techniques for a memorable conclusion?
Quote an expert, make a prediction, suggest results or consequences, recommend a solution or call for action
Sometimes the thesis statement of a logical division essay may simply indicate the ________________ of subtopics that will be discussed in the essay.
number
It is not important whether a reading uses active or passive voice. (T/F)
False
What are the adjective and adverb forms of "resources"?
resourceful (adj)
resourcefully (adv)
What are three different types of logical order?
chronological
comparison/contrast
logical division of ideas
(p. 40-41)
What are some techniques for attention getting in the introductory paragraph?
Quote, dramatic story, funny story, surprising fact or statistic, question
When an essay has only two subtopics, paired conjunctions may be an effective way to list them. What are two paired conjunctions that are effective in a thesis statement?
The best choices are:
both...and
not only...but also
(other correlative conjunctions include neither/nor, either/or)
What are the reasons for using passive voice?
To focus on the receiver of the action.
It is unnecessary or undesirable to mention the agent.
The agent is unknown.
What is the noun form of "marginalize"?
marginalization
What are the titles of the three readings in LAR Unit 1. How are the three readings connected?
Home and Travel
Homeless
Helping and Hating the Homeless
The first essay is about creating a home wherever you go, regardless of whether it's permanent; home is not necessarily a dwelling, but a feeling.
The second essay is about seeing people without homes as people, instead of as nouns (the homeless, the poor). Home again is more than a shelter; it's where the heart is. When someone has no home, they're are missing an essential part of what it means to be human.
The third essay addresses society's responsibility in creating the problem of homelessness and in remedying the problem. It forces us to recognize that there are a multitude of causes of being unhoused and to examine our role in the social contract. It again involves seeing people as people, not as problems to be solved.
What are the two types of introductions?
Funnel and attention-getting
What punctuation is often used before lists of two, three, or more subtopics in a thesis statement?
A colon (:)
The _____________ of a text is the first contact we have with the author. It can help us predict the content of a text.
title
What are the noun and verb forms of "remedial"?
remedy (noun and verb)
Explain how the Magic of Three can be helpful in writing a basic academic essay.
The Magic of Three limits your focus to three main points. Besides the introduction and conclusion, these three main points are expanded in three body paragraphs.
Name six transition signals for Logical Division of Ideas.
First, first of all, second, third, etc.
Also, in addition, moreover, furthermore
Next, last, finally
and, both...and, not only...but also
the first cause/reason/factor
the/a second problem/result/advantage
one problem/reason/important factor
another way/reason/disadvantage
an additional problem/result
in addition to (noun or noun phrase),
What problems do we need to avoid when writing a thesis statement? (Three things)
1: Too general (Lasers are very useful.)
Better: Lasers have several applications in industry and medicine.
2: Simple announcement (I am going to write about sports injuries./ This essay will explain sports injuries.)
Better: You can avoid sports injuries by taking a few simple precautions.
3: An obvious fact (The Internet is a communication superhighway.)
Better: The growth of the Internet has had both positive and negative consequences.