Purpose and Claims
What is the main point or statement that an author tries to prove in an argument?
What is a claim?
What is the definition of diction?
What is word choice?
What is the purpose of a sequence text structure?
What is to show the order of events/steps?
What are the three types of logical reasoning?
What is Inductive, Deductive, Abductive
What is the purpose of using evidence in an argument?
What is to support their claim?
What are the three purposes?
What is to persuade, inform, and entertain?
What is the definition on syntax?
What is sentence structure?
Why might the author use the word "however" in their argument?
What is to show contrast?
I've seen several swans, and they were all white. Therefore, all swans are probably white.
What type of reasoning is this?
What is Inductive Reasoning
What is reasoning from an argumentative essay equal to in expository writing
What is elaboration.
What are 3 ways authors can achieve their purpose?
What is diction, syntax, stories, examples, data, etc.
What kind of tone would the following words create?
"capable," "strong," "determined," "take charge," "command," "champion," "advocate," "lead," "assertive," "confident," "unstoppable," "potential," "believe," "embrace," "rise above," and "own"
What is empowering?
If I wanted to establish the impact of one thing on another, what text structure would I use?
What is cause and effect?
The lawn is wet. It probably rained."
What type of reasoning is this?
What is Abductive Reasoning
Why might an author use repetition in their argument?
What is to emphasize a point?
What is the Obama's purpose during his Farewell Address?
What is to persuade the reader to protect America's democracy.
What is important for the syntax in this sentence from Obama's "Farewell Address"?
Going forward, we must uphold laws against discrimination — in hiring, in housing, in education and in the criminal justice system. That’s what our Constitution and highest ideals require.
What is to highlight the need for laws against discrimination in all areas of society?
What kind of text structure would a biography be that goes from the beginning of someone's life, explained major events in the order they occur, and end at their death?
What is chronological order?
If it rains, the ground gets wet. It is raining. Consequently, the ground is wet.
What kind of reasoning is this?
What is Deductive
What does unalienable mean in Obama's speech?
"It’s the conviction that we are all created equal, endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights, among them life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
What is unable to be taken away?
What is the Eisenhower's purpose during his Farewell Address?
What is to convince the reader to strive towards world peace and have checks and balances in the government.
How does Obama use diction that is connotative and compelling to develop his purpose throughout the passage? (R.2.3)
a. He uses words with strong positive connotations, to create a sense of personal responsibility and optimism about the future of democracy.
b. He employs emotionally charged language to evoke fear and concern about threats to democracy, motivating citizens to take action.
c. He relies on formal and academic vocabulary to establish a tone of authority and expertise, convincing the audience of his credibility.
d. He incorporates colloquialisms and informal language, such as "lace up your shoes" and "dive in," to create a relatable and conversational tone, making his message more entertaining to a wider audience.
What is A?
What kind of text structure is this:
John made a rude comment, so Elise hit him.
What is cause and effect?
What kind of reasoning does Obama use the most in his "Farewell Address"?
What is deductive?
How does Eisenhower address the topic of future challenges differently than Obama? (R.3.3)
a. Obama argues that military spending is necessary to fight terrorism; whereas Eisenhower opposes the idea of using the military to protect America.
b. Eisenhower calls for increasing military spending to oppose global threats; whereas Obama argues for reducing the size of the military in favor of healthcare.
c. Obama claims the future challenges will be based on economic and educational inequalities; whereas Eisenhower believes that scientific advancements will be more useful than education.
d. Eisenhower claims power and riches will be the biggest barriers to America’s success; whereas Obama argues that inequality between rich and poor people will be the biggest enemy to democracy.
What is D?