Reading
Authors use parallel structures to add rhythm to a text and emphasize the main ideas. (T/F)
True
Name the topic and controlling idea.
Communication with colleagues requires sensitivity and understanding.
T: Communication with colleagues
CI: requires sensitivity....
What are three different kinds of supporting details?
Examples, facts, statistics, and quotations.
What is unity?
All supporting sentences are about the main idea (no new topics).
What does "pungency/pungent" mean? Use it in a sentence.
In a paraphrase, you express your opinion about a written text. (T/F)
False
What's wrong with this topic sentence?
How to improve online social networks.
Incomplete
Opinions are acceptable as support. (T/F)
False - Opinions must be supported with facts.
What are the elements of coherence?
Repetition of key nouns
Consistent pronouns
Transition signals
Logical Order
Name the 3 formulas for writing a basic academic essay and explain each.
The Magic of 3 - limit your subtopics
The Thesis Formula - topic + your position = thesis
1-3-1 - introduction, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion
An academic essay aims to entertain the reader. (T/F)
False - it aims to persuade readers of an idea based on evidence
Which is the best topic sentence?
People hold many superstitious beliefs about the moon.
Superstitions have been around forever.
Is made of green cheese.
People hold many....
What are two ways to conclude a paragraph/essay?
Paraphrase the topic sentence or summarize the main ideas.
Name 2 types of introductory paragraphs.
Funnel and attention-getting
What does "flummoxed" mean? Use it in a sentence.
confused, bewildered, puzzled
Is this a correct use of an idiom with "ground(ed)"?
Some doctors work themselves onto the ground because they never take a rest.
Incorrect
Correct: work themselves INTO the ground
What are the two parts of a topic sentence?
Topic and controlling idea
List 3 different conclusion signal words.
Lastly, In conclusion, To sum up, In summary,
These examples show that
In short, Finally, In brief,
We can see that
There can be no doubt that
Name at least two types of attention-getting introductions.
dramatic or funny story
surprising facts or statistics
historical background
What does "aberration" mean? Use it in a sentence.
the fact or instance of deviating from a moral standard or normal state; something or someone regarded as atypical and therefore able to be ignored or discounted
Is this a correct use of an idiom with "ground(ed)"?
Those who got in on the ground floor of Amazon were extremely lucky.
Correct
Spectacular beaches make Puerto Rico a tourist paradise. (Topic and controlling idea)
Topic: Puerto Rico
Controlling Idea: Spectacular beaches make it a tourist paradise.
What are 3 techniques for a memorable conclusion.
Make a prediction.
Suggest results or consequences.
Quote an authority.
Recommend a solution or a call to action.
Where is the best location for a topic sentence?
For a thesis statement?
End of the introductory paragraph
What does "avid" mean? Use it in a sentence.
fervent, passionate, showing enthusiasm for something