Expository Writing
The three main types of Expository Writing
What is, Logical, Empirical, and Anecdotal
What point of view (POV) is a narrative essay told in?
What is, first person point of view
What does a powerful argumentative introduction include?
What is a hook to connect with the reader.
When a person repeats the same argument using different words as evidence and the argument comes back to the beginning without having proved its point.
What is Circular Reasoning/Begging the question?
This can be described as an Appeal with an Attention Grabber and a Position Statement.
What is, A Persuasive Writing Piece
Factual evidence that cannot be disputed.
What is Logical Writing?
What type of story does a narrative essay tell?
What is a specific moment or event that takes place over a small period of time.
What should you clearly state in an argumentative writing piece?
What is a phrase that means: "Does not follow." and occurs when no real relationship exists between two connected ideas.
What is a Non Sequitar
A writer may mention an important event or person in their writing to lend importance of credibility to his or her argument, this technique is called....
What is an "Appeal to Authority."
Evidence that can be observed, or experienced. Including information gleaned from the senses or data gathered from scientific experimentation
What is Empirical Writing?
What type of details are common in a Narrative essay?
What is Sensory details, such as vivid descriptions and imagery.
What is any necessary background information on the topic.
This distracts the reader from the point by raising irrelevant concerns
What is a red herring
You are urged to do or believe something because everyone else does when this method is applied.
What is "bandwagon."
Evidence provided in a descriptive story or testimonial. This is often a short account of an interesting or humorous incident.
What is Anecdotal writing?
What 4 points are reached within a Narrative essay?
What is a conflict, building action, climax, and resolution.
What are the 3 methods of writing an engaging hook to appeal to the reader?
What is, sharing interesting info, asking a thought-provoking question, addressing the reader's circumstances, values, or needs.
Also known as a "False Cause." occurs when a writer assumes that A caused B, simply because B followed A
What is a "Post Hoc Fallacy."
A writer may appeal to fear, anger, or joy to sway the reader. They may also add hyperbole or excitement.
What is an "Emotional Appeal."
When writing an expository essay, what types of evidence are you supposed to use?
What is, all types, Logical, Empirical, and Anecdotal
What order is a narrative essay told in?
What is logical, such as Chronological, or a story with flashbacks.
What are some techniques to consider when writing a powerful argumentative conclusion? (Get atleast 2 out of 4 for points)
What is:
1. Restate the claim, or thesis without repeating it
2. Make a final appeal to the needs or values of the audience.
3. project how the future might look
4. predict an outcome, For example, what will happen if the changes you'd like to see are made?
This occurs when one argues that there are only two sides to an issue and only one of them is correct
Two viewpoints are offered, one being obviously "Wrong." or "False." and the other "Right or "true."
What is "Poisoning the well."