TSIS
Yes, No, and Okay, but...
assuage
to lessen or to soothe
What is rhetoric?
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
Name two plot points that include Henry Clerval?
Victor's best friend; travels to Ingolstadt; helps Victor broaden his studies as a distraction after creature; accompanies him to Scotland; creature murders him off coast of Ireland for which Victor is arrested.
What does it mean to "enter the conversation" in the introduction of an argument essay?
Just like the templates on TSIS, you illustrate both sides of an ongoing debate to illustrate that there is an interesting if not controversial context for your topic. Then, with your thesis, you claim your opinion.
What's an example of a free-floating pointer?
This... that... these... those...
satiate
to satisfy or fulfill
What is a concession
Of all the events that we read about in the novel, what is the event that happens first in actual chronology of real time?
The information about Victor's parents; Victor's birth
Name two of the many important features of an effective thesis statement in an argument essay
clear, last sentence of intro, makes a strong claim, demonstrates complex thinking, uses your strong personal voice, etc.
What does it mean to "plant a naysayer?"
To cite a skeptic (or someone who disagrees with your argument) in order to concede and demonstrate your understanding of the other side before strengthening your argument
sagacious
wise
What is irony?
When the reality is the opposite of expectations. Authors may use verbal irony (sarcasm) as a strategy, or they may point out the irony of a situation in order to highlight their point.
What is Romanticism?
A movement in the arts and literature that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, strong emotion as a source of aesthetic experience, and the primacy of the individual
How many pieces of evidence should ideally be in each body paragraph?
Two
What is a voice marker and why are they important?
Phrases that signal which writer believes what in order to clarify perspectives
capricious
prone to change; fickle
Briefly explain the difference between pathos, ethos, and logos
Pathos- appeals to emotions
Ethos- appeals to shared values and asserts credibility
Logos- appeals to logic
Name on literary allusion in Frankenstein and its purpose/effect on the narrative
Paradise Lost by John Milton- Victor as Creator; Creature as rejected fallen angel, Satan; the "fall from innocence" etc.
Bible- Creature wants to be Adam; Victor wants to be God
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner- hubris and unchecked ambition of navigator relates to both Victor and Walton
What is one DO and one DON'T for your argument essay conclusion?
DO: end energetically, end with a call to action, loop back thematically to the intro, etc
DON'T: simply restate, go off on an unrelated tangent, etc.
When the writer "takes a step back" to restate more broadly what is and what is not the main argument; similar to a Greek Chorus clarifying the narrative
dogmatic
stubborn; prone to presenting opinions as facts
What does every letter from SPACECAT stand for, AND what does each of those words mean?
Speaker- or the writer/creator
Purpose- the argument, goal, or main message
Audience- the intended recipient of the message
Context- setting, time, place
Exigence- the spark or catalyst for this message
Choice- literary devices, word choice, strategies
Appeals- logos, pathos, ethos
Tone- emotion or mood of the piece
A feeling of awe, grand reverence, magnificent inspiration, and even terror when confronted with the vastness of nature. Any time Victor is in nature-- the Alps, Mont Blanc, the lake, etc.
Explain each letter from the evidence acronym CHORES
Current Events
History
Outside knowledge (something you know from other classes, etc)
Reading (articles, documentaries, plays, movies, etc)
Experience (personal anecdotes)