Logical Fallacies
Thesis and Outlining
Literary Analysis
Revising and Editing
miscellaneous
100

Common errors in thinking that can weaken an argument is called:

Logical Fallacies

100

The main idea that you are arguing in an essay is called:

Thesis statement
100

What is literary analysis?

literary analysis essay is to carefully examine and evaluate a work of literature, or an aspect of a work of literature. 

100

When you review your main idea or the "big picture" it is called

Revising

100

Where does the work of other's go in your essay

In the "Works Cited" page at the end

200

Name what is ethos, pathos, logos

Logos: The argument's logical soundness.
Ethos: The credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker/writer.
Pathos: The ability to connect with the audience on shared values and emotions.

200

Describe the outline of the introduction paragraph

Hook, Background & Context, then Thesis Statement

200

What is this an example of?

"As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky transformed into a canvas of deep purples and fiery oranges. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the ancient oak trees, their gnarled branches reaching out like welcoming arms "

Imagery

200

Editing is ....

the way you express the ideas by checking grammar, punctuation, ect. 

200

To avoid plagarism, you need to

cite Any of their work! (image, quote, work)

300

Rhetorical Analysis is:

RHETORIC is the art of persuasion. Every time we write, we engage in debate or argument. 

Rhetorical analysis is the studying an arguement

300

Name the "PIE" structure in a paragraph

P- Point. (Topic Sentence)

I- Information

E- Explanation


300
Making a reference to another person's work is called an

allusion

300
Every  body paragraph should

Support the Thesis. (Idea Development)

300

Explain the "Quote Sandwich"

Introduce it

Quote it

Explain it

400

"Eric's claim about coffee being a bad drink for you is invalid because he does know anything"

Why is this a bad arguement

They are attacking the person and not the argument. 

400

A strong thesis statement: 

- is an arguable opinion and be backed up by evidence

- should be the main central idea of the essay

- usually the last sentence of introduction paragraph

400

What are some things we can analysis in a literary analysis?

Imagery, Themes, Character arcs, figuartive language. 

400

What is unity in an essay?

Making sure all your main points relate to your main point.

400

On page 8, Conrad’s narrator in Heart of Darkness describes the scene: “Flames glided [...] hastily.” 

WORKS CITED Conrad, Joseph. Heart of Darkness. Penguin Classics, 2007. ---. The Secret Sharer. Random House, 2003.


Conrad’s narrator in Heart of Darkness describes the scene: “Flames glided in on the river, small green flames, red flames, white flames, pursuing, overtaking, joining, crossing each other--then separating slowly or hastily” (8).


500

"If drinking tea helps me with my cough, then it must cure all other diseases!"


What is wrong with this argument? (Extra 10000 points if you can say the exact name of the logical appeal)

Hasty Generalization:The argument is jumping to conclusions based on an unrepresentative sample or insufficient evidence.

500

What is Spatial Order in an essay?

To help readers visualize something as you want them to see it; To create a main impression using the senses (sight, touch, taste, smell, and
sound)

500

What is the theme of this short story?

As the storm raged outside, Emma and her brother, Ben, huddled together under a fort of blankets, sharing secrets and laughter. Their mother’s warm voice floated in from the kitchen, reminding them that no matter how fierce the winds blew, they were safe as long as they were together. In that moment, surrounded by love and laughter, Emma realized that family was the shelter that weathered any storm.

-Family
-Innocence

Or any other

500

Put these in order:

-Audience Thesis

-Sentences and Words

- Purpose

-Idea Development

-Topic Sentences Order 


1. Purpose

2. Audience Thesis

3. Topic Sentence Order

4. Idea Development

5. Sentences and Words

500

The Modern Language Association advises that “[t]he curriculum of [...] course” (5).

 WORK CITED Report to the Teagle Foundation on the Undergraduate Major in Language and Literature. Modern Language Association, Feb. 2009, www.mla.org/content/download/3207/81182/2008_mla_whitepaper.pdf.

The Modern Language Association advises that “[t]he curriculum of a major should present an integrated, progressive course of study with articulated goals for each course” ( Report 5)