vocab
what is the class of delude?
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adverb
D. Pronoun
B. Verb
how do you determine a central idea?
By determining what the author most wants you to remember about what you are reading.
what is an example of a purpose of an author's text?
to entertain, to persuade, to inform
how would you find the central idea in a text?
By analyzing the entire text and finding a common theme among it.
why is it important to understand who the target audience is to the author?
It allows you to understand what the author is trying to relay in his or her text to that audience.
what does Emulate mean?
to strive to imitate or approach equality with
what is a Rhetoric in a text?
The Rhetoric is the art of persuasion.
what is the purpose of a Informational Text?
to inform the audience of the facts on the chosen topic.
why is it important to understand the message of a text?
to get a better understanding of what the author is trying to relay to you.
If you are righting a informational text, who would be your target audience?
People who are not knowledgeable about your topic.
what is a synonym for the word logistical?
A. patients
B. heat
C. planning
D. brash.
C. planning
how many sentences should be in a paragraph?
at least 3
what is a hook in a Introduction?
a line that sparks interest for the audience so they keep reading.
what is a good Transitional phrase to use in a paragraph?
“in other words” or “put simply”
what is not a good hook for your audience?
one that does not relate to your text.
what is the etymology of the word encroach?
Middle English.
what is a theme?
A theme is the main topic of a text.
what is an argument in a text?
A argument is a type of writing that emphasizes logic, specifically claims, reasons, evidence and, counterclaims.
what theme matches with the topic?
war
War is inevitable.
how do you avoid upsetting your target audience?
By avoiding using biased language and by using appropriate qualifiers.
what is anarchy?
anarchy is a noun meaning: a state of lawlessness and absence of government. it is derived from the Medieval Latin word anarchia meaning “rulerless”.
what is a claim in a argument in a text?
A claim is the primary statement that is to be proved through the presentation of an argument. A claim should be controversial.
why is vocabulary important for an essay?
using the same word can become dull and uninteresting to your readers.
why is it important to cite your sources in an informational text?
To show your reader you've done proper research and that you are a creditable source.
why is tone important in a text?
it conveys a particular message from you as the writer and likewise affects the reader in a particular way.