Unit 1
a conclusion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty reasoning or untruths
misconception
to make more severe; to intensify
exacerbate
related to or concerned with handling and planning of personnel and material
logistical
keeping careful watch for threats or dangers
vigilant
fair and equal
equitable
What are the four types of evidence?
example
testimony, opinion
anecdote
facts, statistics, data
the way words, phrases, and sentences are arranged to demonstrate an author’s meaning, purpose, and style most effectively.
Syntax
connect ideas in sentences and paragraphs. Examples are “in other words” and “put simply.”
transitional words and phrases
A ___ of a text is what a text is literally about. It can usually be summarized in one or two words.
topic
helps people link individual events to frequently occurring patterns.
inductive reasoning
What kind of tone should an informational essay have?
formal and neutral
What type of source is this?
David Klinger, a retired Los Angeles police officer, describes in his book Into the Kill Zone that while moonlighting as a bank guard he saw “three masked figures with assault rifles run through the foyer of the bank.”
direct quotations
when an essay is complete, it's best to go back and ____.
revise
a type of writing that emphasizes logic, specifically claims, reasons, evidence and, counterclaims.
Argumentative
What format should an argumentative essay have?
MLA
What are the three things you should look for when evaluating evidence?
Relevance, Sufficiency, and Validity
what are the four types of stylistic elements?
syntax, voice, diction, and tone
what combines sentences to provide introductory material or concluding material, a text’s body, and supporting details.
paragraphs
A ____ is the central message or universal truth conveyed by a text.
theme
a method of reasoning that can be used to conclusively prove an argument, is when you use your knowledge about a situation to reach logical conclusions.
deductive reasoning
Identifying style, tone, and word choice can help you uncover what?
task, purpose, and audience
what type of source is this?
As you might imagine, sharks are solitary creatures. From the minute they are born, young sharks are left to take care of themselves. For this reason, there is no real social structure among sharks, and they are nature’s loners (Petrov 135–136).
in-text citation
which paragraph should include :
introduction
what are the opposing statements that an audience might make in relation to your claim.
counterclaims
what things should a conclusion include?
A restated thesis statement and closure