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True or False: A complex character is very predictable/stereotypical.
False
What are the 2 important parts in a thematic statement?
An idea + a statement about that idea that reflects world view/human nature/society.
Simple or Complex: This character type will most likely go through change within the text.
Complex
What does the R stand for in RACES?
Restate the question.
This character does not usually influence the plot in a major way.
Simple character
Can a person be an objectivist and still kill somebody for revenge? Why or why not?
Yes.
Describe objectivism.
A person's moral behaviors are not a matter of opinion, nor are they influenced by different "circumstances." There is an inherent right and wrong.
What does the A stand for in RACES?
Answer the prompt.
A theme is what the text is implying about the world/human nature/society/relationships.
True or false: The theme of a text can be a one-word answer
False.
Describe relativism
A person's moral behaviors are influenced by the sum of their motives, actions, and consequences.
What does the C stand for in RACES?
Cite your evidence!
Frank: "I lied to my girlfriend because I knew she would get mad at me if I told her the truth... but I feel bad about it. I know it was wrong, and now I'm worried about her finding out..."
Is Frank an Objectivist or a Relativist?
Objectivist! He knows it was wrong, and he's worried about the consequences, so he's an objectivist, even though his action was unethical (lying).
Restate the prompt and answer the prompt.
How do you find the BEST evidence in a text?
Find quotes that support your Topic Sentence (your answer to the prompt/your main claim)
What does the E stand for in RACES?
Explain your evidence!
What should the commentary do?
It should explain how your evidence ties to your answer/main claim/topic sentence.
A leader of a country believes that going to war is necessary for the best interest of his country. Is the leader of this country an objectivist or a relativist?
Relativist.
My paragraph only needs 1 piece of evidence... Right or wrong?
YOU NEED 2 PIECES OF EVIDENCE IN YOUR PARAGRAPH. (EACH NEEDS TO HAVE 2 COMMENTARIES. THAT'S 4 COMMENTARIES TOTAL.)
What does the S stand for in RACES?
Summarize what you've said and/or restate your topic sentence in different words.