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In the YouTube video we watched in class, what was Michael Santos convicted of before he was sentenced to federal prison?
drug trafficking
Of which rhetorical strategy is the following an example?
"In a study conducted at the University of Wisonsin, a researcher analyzed the communication strategies used by an environmental group, the Barrens Preservation Society (BAS), to remove a wetland from consideration for a reservoir project."
Research study
Is it okay to include quotations in the introduction?
No, you should not include any quotations in the introduction.
What is the number one rule for quotations?
No floating quotations!
Never drop a quote in the middle of your essay without introducing it and integrating it with your own sentences.
From top to bottom, what are the three colors in candy corn?
white, orange, and yellow
In the video we watched, why did GloZell’s YouTube entertainment business plummet?
YouTube changed the algorithm, so people weren't seeing her videos
______________ is incorporating research and expert opinions, thereby strengthening your argument and increasing the audience's trust in your claims.
citing reputable sources
The thesis statement should be exactly two sentences and should come at the very end of the introduction. The first sentence should _______________________________. The second sentence should ______________________________________.
The first sentence should be the author's central claim, argument, or message. The second sentence should provide a roadmap for the essay by summarizing (essentially listing) the main ideas of the body paragraphs.
Is the following quotation done correctly? If not, what needs to be changed?
The writer states "Opioids have been an important factor in the shocking stagnation of American life expectancy in recent decades."
The writer states, "Opioids have been an important factor in the shocking stagnation of American life expectancy in recent decades."
Jenna Ortega plays a darkly funny teen in what “Addams Family” spin-off series?
Wednesday
When searching for an Op-Ed article in the NYT database, what do you select under Document Type in order to limit your results to only opinion pieces?
Editorial
Of which rhetorical strategy is the following an example?
“The company is grappling with severe financial hardships, and unfortunately, we must make the heartbreaking decision to lay off some of our dedicated employees to ensure the survival of our business.”
Emotionally laden language
In the three middle paragraphs, what should be explicitly stated in each topic sentence?
the specific rhetorical strategy from the article you are focusing on in that paragraph
Is the following text corrected quoted? If not, fix the error(s).
The writer goes on to explain that opioid addicts are particularly difficult to treat, "They lead chaotic lives, sometimes lacking a reliable place to sleep, and are cut off from their friends and families."
The writer goes on to explain that opioid addicts are particularly difficult to treat: "They lead chaotic lives, sometimes lacking a reliable place to sleep, and are cut off from their friends and families."
What mask is associated with the Friday the 13th franchise?
Hockey mask
In Mitch Daniels’s op-ed article that we read in class, what is his complaint about today’s colleges and what does he argue is the effect on college students? Be specific.
Daniels argues that colleges coddle college students too much and, as a result, college students do not have a strong work ethic.
_______________ is the circumstance or condition that invites a response or argument.
Exigence
Where in your essay should you state the writer's first and last name (if a name is given) and where should you state the title of the article? How many times should you state the title of the article?
You should state the author's first and last name at the beginning of the introduction. The title of the article should be stated once, at the beginning of the introduction. Do not repeat the title of the article more than once.
Is the text below quoted correctly or incorrectly? If incorrectly, fix the error(s).
The law’s Medicaid cuts, which finance lower taxes for the wealthy, will "deprive millions of Americans of health insurance."
Correct!
The law’s Medicaid cuts, which finance lower taxes for the wealthy, will "deprive millions of Americans of health insurance."
What did Mike, Will, Lucas, and Dustin in Stranger Things dress up as for Halloween?
The Ghostbusters
Summarize one of the responses (that we read in class) to Mitch Daniels’s op-ed article? Be specific.
-Gen Z college students have to deal with more societal problems than earlier generations
-Gen Z college students do just as much, if not more, to help make the world a better place, such as helping the environment
-It is more difficult to get into graduate programs today than it was in the past
________________ limit the way an argument is delivered or communicated.
Constraints
The structure of each middle paragraph should be comprised of SIX things, in a particular order. Name the SIX components of a middle paragraph for this assignment. The six things should be in the correct order.
1) topic sentence
2) evidence 1
3) analysis
4) evidence 2
5) analysis
6) concluding sentence
Read the exerpt below and identify whether there is an error or if it is correct.
According to the author, the United States has seen a “shocking stagnation of American life expectancy”, mainly because of the rise in opioid overdoses. While other rich countries didn’t face the same problem, the U.S. experienced a major spike in overdose deaths in the 2000s—something “no other wealthy nation” went through. Even though overdose deaths are now going down, this progress should be seen as “a cause for celebration” and a reason to keep working toward solutions.
In the past few decades, the United States has seen a “shocking stagnation of American life expectancy,” mainly because of the rise in opioid overdoses. While other rich countries didn’t face the same problem, the U.S. experienced a major spike in overdose deaths in the 2000s—something “no other wealthy nation” went through. Even though overdose deaths are now going down, this progress should be seen as “a cause for celebration” and a reason to keep working toward solutions.
Who wrote the classic horror novel It (1986)?
Stephen King