Medical Ethics Vocabulary
This word means, "the patient should not be lied to, and deserves to know the whole truth about their illness."
What is "truthfulness"?
This element begins your paragraph, is always one sentence long, and states your argument.
What is "topic sentence"?
the formal word for "main character"
protagonist
Give an example of a transition word or phrase.
What is "however," "on the other hand," "on the contrary."
This word means, "never do harm."
What is "non-maleficence"?
This element means you have provided quotation marks and the page or paragraph number.
What is "citation"?
"I ate so much cake I think I gained 1,000 pounds" is an example of...
What is "hyperbole"?
You can use the acronym PAIRS to help you master this literary device.
What is "characterization"?
This word means, "the patient should have the right to decide on their treatment."
What is "autonomy"?
This element explains how your evidence connects to your argument.
What is "analysis"?
This element is sometimes known as "suspense."
What is, "tension"?
This literary term means a reference to something, often religious or historical.
What is "allusion"?
This word means, "the patient (and the doctor) should be given the right to respect."
What is "dignity"?
This element provides background information.
What is, "context"?
"Her stare was as cold as ice" is an example of...
What is "simile"?
This term means to mark up or take notes on a text.
What is "annotate"?
This word means, "a practitioner should act in the best interest of the patient."
What is "beneficence"?
What is "evidence integration"?
What is missing from this plot diagram? Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action.
What is "resolution"?
This writing element is the argument for your whole essay.
What is "thesis"?