Vocab
Extremely difficult to achieve
What is arduous
Key point authors try to make in writing
What is the Central Idea?
Short statement or paragraph that tells what something is about but does not include opinions or irrelevant details
What is an Objective Summary?
The author gives supporting information first, then makes the point in the last sentence
How to apply the Central Idea?
To inform, use a formal tone, recognize the purpose of audience
How to write an objective summary?
State of being able to make personal choices and act on them
What is autonomy?
Art of persuasion in writing
What is Rhetoric?
The idea of a paper, argument, insight or viewpoint in a sentence or two
What is the thesis statement?
A platform used in writing with a message, writer/speaker, and audience
What is the Rhetoric Triangle?
Goes at the end of the Introduction paragraph
Where is the thesis statement?
Expressed without unnecessary words; brief and compact
What is succinct?
How information is structured, organized in a text
What is Text Structure?
Group of related sentences about a particular topic or idea, relating to thesis
What is Body of the paragraph?
Description, sequence, problem and solution, cause and effect, and compare and contrast
How to apply Text Structure?
Has topic sentences with evidence, include headings or subheadings
How to apply body paragraphs?
Not returned or paid in kind
What is unrequited?
The central message of universal truth conveyed by a text
What is the theme?
Type of writing that emphasizes logic, claims, reasons, evidence, and counterclaims
What is the argument?
Look for this at the beginning and end of the document
Where is the theme located?
Analyze audience, respect audience, use appropriate qualifiers, anticipate, address and refute counterclaims
How to write an argument essay?
An incorrect term used to describe or designate something
What is a misnomer?
The Toulmin Model of Argument
What are the Elements of an Argument?
Reinstatement of the thesis, additional closure elements
What is the conclusion?
Uses claim, reason, evidence, counterclaim, and warrant
How to apply the Toulmin Model of Argument?
Reinstate thesis statement first, provide closure, and include transitional content
How to write a conclusion?