Rhetoric
What might a scepter symbolize?
diction
This type of thesis presents both the claim and the elements that will be presented as evidence to support it.
Closed thesis
Why is nominalization a problem in writing?
It creates unnecessary wordiness, stiffness, or awkward syntax.
Is this a proper use of parenthetical structure?
(Ronduski, 68).
No
What is implied by diction choice such as "tremendous," "broad," and "boundless"?
A great expanse, size, scope, or vastness
This is the attitude or approach that authors takes toward a topic or subject within their writing.
Tone
This type of claim creates a comparative statement of degree or contrast between 2 or more elements
Claim of value
When should the "to be" verbs be used in writing?
sparingly and only with specific reason
What type of source does following work cited entry indicate?
Schmoe, Joe. The Art of Peace. London, 2009. Print.
Book
Which rhetorical strategy best creates a picture of the element or argument being presented?
This is a figure of speech that describes an object or action that is not literal.
Fact, value, policy
What is the name of the grammatical element when structure within a text takes the same form as other words, phrases, or clauses?
parallelism
What is the proper way to format a date when using MLA?
Day Month Year (no punctuation)
16 December 2020
The rhetorical triangle represents the relationship between what 3 key elements behind the purpose of a piece of writing?
Speaker/author, subject, and audience
This mode of composition compares two things in an attempt to clarify the meaning or explanation of one of them.
analogy
What type of claim often combines all three types together?
Policy
The following is best classified as which type of sentence?
"Causing an explosion of chocolate balls that bounced and rolled down the aisles of Dr. Wilson's chemistry class."
Fragment
What does the root -pend - mean?
To hang or weigh
What is TONE of the follow sentences: "Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence."
Passionate and critical
This mode of composition defines the differences between elements discussed in order to distinguish one type from the other(s)
classification/categorization
The following sentences employs which type of evidence?
"While some students prefer to attend higher education immediately after their high school graduation, others prefer to take a gap year."
hypothetical
clause
Which appeal is created when authors justify their authority to speak on a subject?
ethos