Argumentation
an individual's attitudes in emotional and intellectual matters, or a philosophical position in a logical argument.
Stance
This important part of the essay goes at the end of an intro paragraph
Thesis
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Diction
Mr. Noon proposed to Jenna at this location
Sahuarita Lake
an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.
Claim
Topic sentences in body paragraphs should connect to this aspect of your introduction
Thesis
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
connotation
Mr. Noon's favorite poet
Charles Bukowski
a sentence in which you state an argument about a topic and then describe, briefly, how you will prove your argument
thesis
Body paragraphs should roughly follow this formula for basic paragraph structure
Point, Introduce, Evidence, Cite, Explanation
the message the author is trying to convey
central idea; theme
The names of Mr. Noon's two dogs
Tilly and Bella
The basic formula for an argumentative thesis
Topic + Stance/Claim + Reasoning = thesis]
ex. Mr. Noon is so handsome because he is hyper intelligent and charming
Conclusions should have these 2 basic characteristics
Restating argument, a final thought to leave with the reader
The purpose of an objective summary
Summarize the central ideas the author is making in a non-biased way
Mr. Noon has recently developed a substance abuse issue to this mind and body altering chemical
caffeine
The differences between a refutation and concession
Refutation - actively dismantling the opposing argument
Concession - giving up ground to then reassert your claim's validity
List the proper structure of an essay
Intro, BP#1 & 2, Response to other arguments, conclusion
Ways in which a central idea can shift in a text
narration; organization of plot points
The date and location where Mr. Noon is getting married
Date: [Classified]
Location: [Classified]