Round 1
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
Introduction
When writing an argument essay is stronger to write in first person POV or third person? (I think Timmy is innocent vs Timmy is innocent)
Third Person POV
What is the first sentence of the introduction paragraph called?
Hook or Attention Getter and its purpose is to grab the audiences attention
What is logos?
using logic to prove a point - statistics, research, facts, a study, data.
Dr. John Smith, a neuroscience professor at Harvard Univsersity published his study on teenage brain development in the New England Medical Journal.
What rhetorical appeal is this?
Ethos
What is the last paragraph of an essay called?
Conclusion
What is the proper way to cite evidence from a source? Hint: you need four things
Quotation marks around quote
Parenthesis around citation
Citation: Author Last Name and Paragraph Number
What is the first sentence of the body paragraphs called?
Support Thesis - they directly connect to main thesis
What is ethos?
The credibility of a source - how do we know we can trust the source? (it comes form a credible site/publication or written by an exert in that field)
What rhetorical appeal is this? "Call today to donate to the San Diego Humane Society. Your donation can save a pets life!"
Pathos
When writing an argument essay your body paragraphs must include __________ in order to PROVE your stance.
Evidence
If your article does not have an author what can you put for the citation?
Article title
TRUE OR FALSE - when writing a narrative you can write in first or third person unless it directly states differently
True
What is pathos?
Emotion - this is when you use emotion to prove your point. Tugging at your audiences heart strings will make them believe your point
When writing a narrative you should plan your story using a ________ Chart.
Plot Chart
What is the sentence called that states the focus of the essay?
Main Thesis or Claim
TRUE OR FALSE
When writing an argument essay you do not need evidence to support your position.
Explain what an informational essay is in your own words
An essay that explains a topic in full using the sources that were given on the topic
Logos, ethos, and pathos are called
rhetorical appeals
What are the elements of plot?
Exposition
Inciting Incident
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
When writing a narrative, your story needs a ________ in order for it to progress and be interesting
Conflict
Where does the main thesis go in an essay?
Last sentence of introduction paragraph
Logos, ethos, and pathos should be used when writing what kind of essay?
Argument
"70% of schools have banned cellphone use in classrooms" is an example of what rhetorical appeal?
logos
When writing a story what are ways we can develop characterization in order to make our characters seem realistic? HINT: S.T.E.A.L
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks