Unit 1
What is the definition of "tenacity"
quality of being determined or of holding fast
What is the definition of "emulate"
to strive to imitate or approach equality with
What is the definition of incumbency
state of currently occupying an office
What is the definition of "encroach"?
to advance or intrude beyond set limits
What is the definition of "indemnity"?
protection against loss or damage
What is the central idea of a text?
A central idea is an overarching message or truth that is specific to a text.
What is rhetoric?
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
What is a structural element in a text?
Structural elements such as sentences, paragraphs, chapters, and sections, can help a reader to comprehend a text’s main idea or claim.
How can a text's theme be determined?
The theme of a text can be determined from the text’s topic. Readers can first determine which topics are discussed in depth within a text. Those topics can then point readers toward what the themes are.
What is a claim?
The claim is the primary statement that is to be proved through the presentation of an argument.
Name a type of evidence
Statistic
An outline lays out the points of an essay in the order in which they will appear.
What are formatting features in an informative paper?
Formatting features are the parts of a text that highlight or emphasize important content. They help to organize content and guide readers to main ideas.
Name 3 types of evidence in argumentative essays
example, testimony, anecdote
How do you keep a formal style in an argumentative essay?
Revise for:
tone
sentences
vocabulary
How do you analyze a text for a Central Idea and describe it?
To determine a central idea, you must determine what the author most wants you to remember about what you are reading.
Now, ask yourself this question:
What is the key point the author is trying to make in these paragraphs?
By answering this question, you will be able to determine the central idea.
What is the message in a piece of rhetoric?
The message is the content itself, the text—what is being communicated.
What does effective problem-and-solution writing follow?
How can a theme be presented in a text?
Themes can be presented in many ways:
How would you analyze a counterclaim paragraph?
Break it down into the claim, reason, evidence, and warrant.
How do you write an objective summary?
Look for the types of evidence and compile the evidence to pull out the information in the text.
How would you write a thesis statement for an informational essay?
When should a bulleted list be used in informational writing?
Bulleted list breaks down a large amount of complex data into smaller, more manageable chunks. This makes the information easier to read and understand.
How do you determine relevance of a piece of information?
Does it support a claim? Is it current? Are you gathering from multiple sources?
How would you revise for syntax?
Vary the type of sentences you write, both complex and simple, make sure they are presented in an easy to follow, logical order, and provide transitional phrases to travel from one thought to the next.