Unit 1
a conclusion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty reasoning or untruths
What is Misconception
Different from what is expected or seems correct
What is Counterintuitive
Expressed without unnecessary words; brief and compact
What is succinct
In an intense or deeply felt manner
What is Fervently
Protection against loss or damage
What is Indemnity
A _____ is an overarching message or truth that is specific to a text
What is Central ideas
is another name for the art of persuasion. And, it really is an art—and a skill.
What is Rhetoric
________ such as sentences, paragraphs, chapters, and sections, can help a reader to comprehend a text’s main idea or claim.
What is Structural Elements
_______ of a text can be determined from the text’s topic.
What is Theme
_______ is a logical approach to persuasion and rhetoric.
What is Argument
An ______ is the first paragraph of your paper.
What is a Introduction
What is Prewriting
This is where you lead the reader through your ideas, elaborating arguments and evidence for your thesis
What is a Body
The definition of a ________ is a claim made to rebut accusations against you.
What is a Counterclaim
______ typically means you are making sure your information is well organized, appropriate and complete.
What is a Revision
“Why Students Should Have Less Homework”
What is Central Idea
The study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion
What is Rhetoric
_______may include external and internal load-bearing brick or masonry walls, mud walls or timber-framed walls; columns of stone,
What is Structural Elements
People risk their own identity to find love; Power corrupts humanity; Without empathy, there can be no justice.
What is Theme
I have a very strong feeling that my lottery ticket is the winning ticket, so I'm quite confident I will win a lot of money tonight.
What is Argument
I hit the water with a slap that knocked the wind out of me.
What is Introduction
Brainstorming, Clustering, Freewriting, Listing.
what is Prewriting
"Should students be permitted to listen to music in school?” This grabs your readers' attention and makes them want to keep reading.
What is a Body
After a bank has sued a customer for an unpaid debt, the customer ______ (sues back) against the bank for fraud in procuring the debt.
What is a counterclaim
A book editor removing unnecessary content from a book
What is a Revision