A. True
B. False
A. True
textbook, p. 261
True or False: A "compare" essay highlights the similarities between two subjects.
A. True
B. False
A. True
There are 3 elements of definition: name/rename, components/parts, and functions/purpose.
A. True
B. False
B. False
4 elements, origins/forms:
where does it come from?
does it change over time?
A. True
B. False
B. False
Use tactful and courteous language
Intangible Cultural Heritage
The ultimate cause is the one that is closer to the effect.
A. True
B. False
The proximate is the one ...
textbook, p. 261
An essay that emphasizes comparison and/or contrast calls for one of two types of development. Details can be presented one side at a time or ______.
point by point
textbook p.278
There are three types of definitions. The formal definition, the ______, and the extended definition.
personal definition.
When acknowledging opposing arguments, the earlier the better.
A. True
B. False
A. True
An encyclopedia entry discussing the concept of “democracy” is an example of a piece of writing that emphasizes _____.
A. description
B. cause effect
C. exemplification
D. definition
D. definition
Please list at least 3 types of effects.
primary effect, secondary effect, tertiary effect, immediate effect, long-term effect, good/bad effect, interactive cause and effect
A. Each aspect should be discussed in both subjects
B. Each aspect should be discussed in the same order
C. Use appropriate transitions and comparative/superlative degrees to achieve unity
D. All above
D. All above
Extended definitions start with or without a formal meaning and combine with other writing strategies like examples, description and process...
A. True
B. False
A. True
Please list 3 elements of argument.
Claim
Support
Warrant
An editorial is an example of a piece of writing that emphasizes _____.
A. description
B. narration
C. exposition
D. argumentation
D. argumentation
cause, lead to, result in, trigger, contribute to, bring about ...
Is this a compare or contrast or both?
"Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate. "
A. compare only
B. contrast only
C. both compare and contrast
C. both compare and contrast
Please list 3 basic ways of defining a term.
1. giving synonyms
2. renaming your subject
3. defining with the negative
If you want your audience to discover new things with you, then _____ writing might make sense.
A. deductive
B. inductive
B. inductive
List 3 types of genetically modified plants
Bt Cotton, Bt Corn, Golden Rice, Roundup Ready Soybeans, GM Sugar Beets, Rainbow Papaya...
Identify the logical fallacy in this case:
"Some people claim that watching reality TV is similar to reading fiction, so it should not be criticized. Both are forms of entertainment that allow viewers to escape reality."
A. False Cause
B. Appeal to Authority
C. Slippery Slope
D. Weak analogy
D. Weak analogy
Many arguments rely on an analogy between two or more objects, ideas, or situations. If the two things that are being compared aren’t really alike in the relevant respects, the analogy is a weak one, and the argument that relies on it commits the fallacy of weak analogy.
Please list 3 purpose of compare-contrast essay.
1. to present information about sth unfamiliar by comparing it with sth familiar
2. to show the similarities and differences between two things
3. to show the superiority of one thing by comparing it with another
The ____ is a type of definition that uses the term(s) being defined as part of the description or assumes that the term(s) being described are already known.
A. Loaded definition
B. Circular definition
C. Long lists of synonym
B. Circular definition
Choose (50%) and explain(50%):
A valid argument cannot have a false conclusion.
A. True
B. False
B. False
check if premises are true or not
The first reality tv show?
A. Queen for a day
B. Eurovision song contest
C. An American Family
D. Survivor
A. Queen for a day, 1940s