Unit 1
Arduous
extremely difficult to achieve
Emulate
To strive to imitate
Incumbency
State of currently occupying an office
Vigilant
Keeping careful watch for danger
Indemnity
Protection against loss or damage
What is a context clue?
Information in a text that helps readers infer the meanings of unknown words
What is rhetoric?
The art of persuasion
What is text structure?
How information is organized in a text
A central message or universal truth conveyed in a text
What is inductive reasoning?
Reasoning that helps people link individual elements to frequently occurring patterns.
What is the most appropriate tone when writing with informational style?
Professional/Formal/Neutral/Objective
What types of evidence are there?
Example/Testimony/Anecdote/Facts
What is included in a introduction paragraph?
A hook/Background information/Thesis statement
What type of factors can you use to identify your audience?
Age/Gender/Religion/Political Position
Name two things that should not be used in an augmentative
First person pronouns/Informal language
What are the contested usages in this sentence?
"The Smiths’ picnic outing was delayed until they finally found a cooler to put the drinks in. And then they had a flat tire in the driveway. "
Ending a sentence with a preposition/Starting a sentence with a coordinating conjunction
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
"I was a raft in a tossing sea of humanity."
Metaphor
When would Pathos be used in a persuasive text?
When trying to appeal to emotion
What rhetorical feature is described by this statement?
"An author states the opposite of his or her actual argument. "
Irony
A courts legal decision should always be based on what?
Reasoning
What should you look for when deciding whether or not to use a source for evidence?
Relevance/Sufficiency/Validity
How do you incorporate sources into your writing?
Paraphrasing ideas and details/ Direct quotes
What should you consider when revising your content for your writing?
Ensure the focus remains constant/ ideas are presented in a logical sequence
What makes a quality claim for an argumentative essay?
Concise sentences/Arguable/Proven with sufficient evidence
What should an argumentative conclusion paragraph contain?
A restatement of the thesis/Explanation of the importance of the topic/Call to action