Outlines
How many key words may be included on one line in a key word outline?
Up to three key words may be included.
One body paragraph = one _________________.
One body paragraph = one topic.
What do we call stylistic techniques that can be found at the beginning of a sentence?
We call them sentence openers.
When should the introduction paragraph be written?
The introduction paragraph should be written after all of the body paragraphs have been written.
What verb tense is used when writing about literature?
Present tense should be used when writing about literature.
In addition to key words, what can be included in the key word outline?
Numbers, symbols, and abbreviations may also be included.
Paragraphs in a report should always begin with what type of sentence?
Body paragraphs in a report should always begin with a topic sentence.
The strong verb test is: I ________________.
What do you call the sentence found in the introduction paragraph that expresses the main idea of the essay?
It is a thesis sentence.
What should the first sentence of a body paragraph do in literary analysis?
The first sentence of a body paragraph in a literary analysis should make a claim.
Why is creating an outline before you begin writing important?
Creating an outline before you begin writing is important because it organizes your thinking and gives your writing a strong foundation.
When deciding what information to include in a report outline, choose facts that are __________________________________________.
You should choose facts that are interesting or important.
What does www.asia.wub stand for?
WWW.ASIA.WUB stands for: when, while, where, as, if, since, although, whereas, unless, because.
When do you need to provide a citation in your writing?
You need to provide a citation when you paraphrase or when you use a direct quotation.
What do you use to provide proof that your literary claim is true.
You use quotes from the literature.
How do you know what words should be chosen to use as key words for an outline?
You should choose key words that will help you remember the main idea about a thought.
How do you write the clincher sentence?
Choose two to three key words from the topic sentence to repeat or reflect in the clincher sentence.
When using the invisible -ing opener, what -ing word do you think but not use at the beginning of the sentence?
You should think the word being or seeming but not include the word.
What does it mean to integrate a quote?
It means to include signal phrases (your own words) along with a quote to form a complete sentence.
What are the three types of irony?
They are situational, verbal, and dramatic irony.
What do we call an outline that combines the key words from multiple sources?
We call it a fused outline.
What must you do first when writing a report before you are ready to create the outline?
What does 3SSS stand for and why is it used?
It stand for three short staccato sentences which are used to help create suspense or drama.
What two things should a good paraphrase do?
Use different vocabulary and different syntax.
What elements can be discussed when forming claims regarding literary analysis?
Claims can be made regarding the story's characters, message, theme, setting, mood, style, or literary devices.