a topic, subject, or generally, a specialized context from which a writer is writing
domain
words that help writng move smoothly from one topic to another.
Transitional word
is a logical arrangement of major topics, subtopics, and supporting details.
outline
a preliminary version of a piece of writing
draft
using a particular idea that you got from another author.
cite/citation/quote
Which word or phrase below is an example of domain-specific language for literature? Select all that apply.
example, detail, alliteration, simile
alliteration
simile
What will be included in your introductory paragraph?
a. People who immigrate to new countries must work hard and have resilience. your concluding remarks
b. a restatement of your thesis sentence
c. the thesis sentence
d. details about the poems
the thesis sentence
Which method of organization did the sample outline use?
subject-by-subject -or- point-by-point
Body Paragraphs
point by point
Since the outline discusses both poems in all three body paragraphs, it is using point-by-point organization. If the first body paragraph only discussed one poem, it would be using subject-by-subject.
What is it called in an essay when the broad topics are discussed one at a time?
Subject by Subject
What is it called in an essay when the points of comparison are discussed one by one?
point by point
The language specific to writing about the literature _____________ would include special words that describe the ways poems are constructed. These are the literary elements that you have been using to discuss and write about poems.
Domain
a style of essay that examines two or more topics, comparing their similarities and contrasting their differences
In this method, you would talk about one point of comparison at a time. In a single paragraph you might talk about how both poems use elements such as figures of speech or imagery. Then, you would begin another paragraph that compares and contrasts both poems in a different way.
Point-by-Point
In this method, you would begin by saying everything you want to cover about the first subject, or in this case, the first poem. Then, you would say everything you want to cover about the second poem.
Subject by subject
An ______________is a good way to organize your comparison and contrast essay
outline