Propaganda
Graphs & Notes
Evaluating the Author
Writing Patterns
MISC
100
Insist on Best Brand Turkeys---Thanksgiving is too important to ruin.
appeal to fear
100
Name and describe 3 types of graphic aids.
Bar graph, line graph, pie chart, table, flow chart
100
Name the first two steps for evaluating an author's argument.
Identify the issue. Determine the author's argument
100
What are the advantages for identifying writing patterns? Name two.
Improved comprehension. More accurate predictions. Easier memorization. Improvement of your own writing.
100
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
fact can be proved
200
Each year more than a million Americans trust State Farm Insurance. Shouldn't you?
Bandwagon
200
What should you do first when encountering a graphic aid? Name two.
Read the title, check the source, read all headings, check the units of measurement...
200
Name the next three steps in identifying the author's argument.
Identify the assumptions. Identify the types of supports the author uses. Decide whether the support is relevant.
200
What is the difference between the LIST and SEQUENCE patterns and name some clue words for each pattern.
also, another, in addition, first, second, third,
200
Define deductive reasoning/
a general principle is applied to a specific situation
300
If you like being near the beach, you'll love living in Hawaii.
Hasty generalization
300
What is the most common error students use when marking notes and texts?
Over highlighting and underlining----too much information.
300
Last two steps in determining author's argument?
Is the argument objective and complete? Evaluate the overall credibility and validity of the argument.
300
Define COMPARE-CONTRAST and name some clue words.
likewise, on the other hand, in contrast, difference, however
300
Define inductive reasoning.
a set of specific instances develops into a general principle
400
I've been a radio talk show host for 15 years, and I've never had a better pain reliever than Aleeve.
testimonial
400
What are annotations?
Explanatory notes written in the margins to organize and help remember information in your text or reading.
400
Define the author's assumption.
Something the author takes for granted without proof.
400
Define the Cause-Effect pattern and name some clue words.
the result of, reasons, due to, causes, consequently, therefore
400
What is an inference?
A logical conclusion based on what the author has stated.
500
Senator Dubin opposes drug legislation. Obviously, he doesn't care that millions of young people die every year from overdose.
straw man
500
Name two other ways that are helpful for studying and organizing information.
Outlining, SQ3R....
500
Define the author's bias
The side of the issue the author favors.
500
Define SPATIAL ORDER pattern and name some clue words.
north south east west, placed, above, below, positioned, beside, opposite, near
500
What makes an opinion valuable?
The opinion is well supported; it is based on valid reasoning and evidence.
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