Argumentative
What paragraph should the rebuttal be included in?
The 3rd paragraph
how many sources should be cited?
What are the three main rhetorical devices used?
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
How long should you spend on each multiple choice questions?
1 minute - 1 1/2 minutes
Is it important to include a defensible thesis statement in all types of essays?
Yes
What should be included at the end of the introduction?
A defensible thesis statement
What is the one thing that should not be summarized?
Quotes or cited evidence
SPACECATS:
S- speaker
P- purpose
A- audience
C- context
E- exigence
C- choices
A- appeals
T- tone
S- shifts
What should you immediately eliminate?
Contradictory answers
What to do for long quotes?
Good organization strategies for argumentative essay
Intentional organization
What kind of tone should a synthesis essay have?
Persuasive and very detailed
How should your conclusion layout be?
brief summary and concluding statements
What is the best test taking strategy for multiple choice questions?
Process of elimination
When referring to the author or an illustrator, what do you need to refer to them by
their last name
CHEATS:
C- current events
H- history
E- entertainment
A- arts
T- technology
S- sports/science
What is a good way to organize your synthesis essay?
Organization of your lines of reasoning
What is important to include in your Rhetorical Analysis essay?
a brief summary of the devices used in your essay
Why is it important to read the questions before the passage?
So you know exactly what you're looking for
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation of the following sentences:
A. You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.
B. You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.
C. You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.
D. You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.
Are you supposed to vaguely pick a side or pick a strong position?
Pick a strong position
What is a good thing to do before writing your synthesis essay?
draft/plan it out
What do you HAVE to include in the introduction?
What is important to focus on?
small details
Is it a good idea to summarize the essay given?
Never