Unit 1
To encourage or support growth or success
what is nurture?
Different from what is expected or seems correct
what is counterintuitive?
State of currently occupying an office
what is incumbency?
To advance or intrude beyond set limits
what is encroach?
An incorrect term used to design or designate something
what is misnomer?
To read between the lines, gather textual evidence, and make an inference
what is implicit meaning?
The way words, phrases, and sentences are arranged to demonstrate authors meaning, purpose, and style the most effectively
what is syntax?
To present an idea or opinion and then to support it by explaining why it is true or correct
Why do you need to figure out the topic of a text?
finding the topic of a text can lead to figuring out the theme of a text
What are the different elements of an argument
Claim, reason, evidence, and warrant
In a text how do you uncover the task, purpose, and audience when it is not clearly stated
what is identifying style, tone, and word choice?
A visual representation of your ideas and the connections between them
what is idea mapping?
Plotted points, that are usually labeled with numerical values. Shows changes in data and helps readers visualize changing trends over time
What is a line graph?
Why do you need a counterclaim
A counterclaim can make your argument stronger by acknowledging the counterclaim then proving how it is less important or not as valuable as your claim
What are the requirements of your conclusion?
restatement of thesis statement and additional closure elements
This gives additional power to the point authors are making or to the claim being argued
what is evidence?
The way an author writes is also called his or her _____
what is style?
When evaluating sources you need to make sure they are ____, ____, and ____
what is accurate, relevant, and credible?
Foundational documents that unite Americans around shared ideals
what is themes and purposes in us documents?
The five primary components of the Toulmin Model of Argument are claim, reasons, evidence, anticipated, ____, and ____
What is counterclaim, and warrant
The evidence in your summary needs to be ____, ____, and ____
what is relevant, sufficient, and valid?
What lays out the points of an essay in the order in which they will appear in the essay
what is an outline?
Captions, headings and subheadings, numbered lists, and font style are all ____
what is formatting features?
opposing arguments are also referred to as
what is counterclaims?
What are three aspects you can revise for style when writing an argumentative essay
what is tone sentences and vocabulary?