Argument
What is the point of close reading?
It helps the reader to analyze an author's piece in order to understand the content, form, and purpose better.
Why do we make sure to not plagiarize when we are synthesizing quotes into our own writing?
You are taking someone else's words and thoughts and claiming them as your own. It's a form of theft. We consider it intellectual property.
When you are given a piece of writing, what are you supposed to do before beginning the analyzation process?
What type of humor does Tim O'Brien utilize in The Things They Carried?
Irony: using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
What type of pet does Ms. Collins own?
An axolotl.
What are the three parts of the rhetorical triangle and what are their functions?
Ethos - Credibility
Pathos - Emotions
Logos - Logic
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation: the direct dictionary meaning of a word (bomb-an explosive device)
Connotation: the emotional suggestions of a word (in context could be something really good/have positive connotations)
What is the difference between strategies & choices and effect on audience when examining an author's writing?
Strategies & choices are the methods that writer's are using in their writing (use of metaphors, tone, word choice, etc.), while effect on audience is the connection between those strategies and choices and the audience.
What is the significance of tangible and intangible items in The Things They Carried?
Both were necessary to the journeys of the soldiers. Tangible items usually had deeper meanings to them that got them through the war. For example, Jimmy Cross carries a picture of a girl named Martha to remind him of why he needed to get home.
How many bones do sharks have?
None. No bones.
How do claims, evidence, and commentary connect together in argumentative writing?
Claims - the main declaration
Evidence - shows why the claim is correct and builds credibility
Commentary - connects the claims and evidence together for the reader and shows why it should matter.
If I were going to integrate the quote below directly from page 223 of Arthur Miller's novel The Crucible into my writing, what would I need to include? (4 items)
A child’s spirit is like a child, you can never catch it by running after it; you must stand still, and, for love, it will soon itself come back.
Quotations, Author, Page Number, Period AT THE END of the citation.
What are the four aspects of analysis that we learned in class?
Message, Structure, Strategies & Choices, Effect on Audience
What does Tim O'Brien say about truth in his novel?
Something isn't true unless it feels true. You are still able to learn lessons through stories that don't have inherent truth to them. Sometimes it doesn't matter if the story was true or not.
Which 5 colors make up the Olympic rings?
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red
Create a thesis for why or why not nuclear weapons should be used in combat (should be in the format I taught you).
Answers can vary:
EX. Nuclear weapons should not be used in combat due to destroying communities, long lasting health effects, and emotional trauma.
If I were searching for credible sources for my 10th grade human rights paper, what are aspects of the source that I need to pay attention to? (give at least 3)
Author credibility
Date published
Website URL (.com, .edu, .gov)
Biases
Purpose
Etc.
When thinking about Lou Gehrig's famous speech that we have examined in class, what are strategies and choices that Gehrig makes and what is the overall effect on his audience?
EX. Lou Gehrig utilizes many examples of individuals who have impacted his life and uses humble language in order to be more likeable to his audience.
Who was Linda and what was her role in The Things They Carried?
Linda was Tim's best friend from elementary school. She dies from cancer and this ends up being Tim O'Brien's first time dealing with grief and loss which he ends up carrying into the war with him.
What is e4 c5?
The sicilian opening in chess.
When given this claim, Krispy Kreme has the best glazed donuts, give two pieces of evidence and two pieces of commentary to create an argument.
Could be many different variations.
EX) Evidence - They are extremely well known
Evidence - Their donuts are sold warm
Commentary - Only brands that are popular become well known. Krispy Kreme is a brand that most people recognize.
Commentary - Because Krispy Kreme is popular, they are able to crank out warm donuts frequently to keep up with demand.
What is the typical way to order your ideas in writing? Which parts of your writing does this affect? (hint: it has to do with a shape)
Upside down triangle going from broad ideas to more specific areas. This could be on a paragraph level or on an entire paper level.
As a group, go through the analyzation process for the following passage (message, structure, strategies & choices, effect on audience):
"I felt like I was ready,” she recalled. “I had good training. I was ready to practice nursing. I wasn't afraid to develop the skills to start IVs, hang blood, take care of chest tubes, put down nasogastric tubes, and take care of patients on ventilators with tracheotomies — observing and caring for all kinds of patients. But I wasn't prepared for the sheer numbers. For so many men my own age suffering and dying" ('They Were Soldiers').
Message: A nurse going into war felt ready to do her job, but realized that she wasn't as prepared as she had hoped and that it was mentally difficult.
Structure: written in interview form, dialogue
Strategies & Choices: nursing-term heavy, recalling past event, language shift towards last two sentences.
Effect on Audience: because of the addition of nursing terms, the audience knows she is qualified and really did believe she was ready to do this job. Language shift at the end shows a change in the speaker's understanding of the situation.
What are 3 signs of PTSD?
Flashbacks
Extreme Fear
Guilt
Insomnia/Nightmares
Intrusive Thoughts/Repetition of Thoughts
What is the longest word that you can type on a keyboard only using your left hand.
Tesseradecades
Aftercataracts
Sweaterdresses