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WHERE IS IT?
TRANSITIONS, etc.
ESSAY FACTS 1
ESSAY FACTS 2
MISCELLANEOUS
100
According to source 1, As stated in the article_________, "____________."


(source 1)

What is this called?

Introducing evidence
100
Name one transition you might use to introduce an example.
for instance, to illustrate
100
Prompt uses words like: Inform, Discuss, Explain, tells you to write
informative 
100
How do you know if you are writing off topic?
Re-read the prompt and ask yourself the question they are asking. Then, read your reasons/evidence and see if they match up.
100
A boring word that can be replaced with "elated," "blithe," or "euphoric."
Happy
200
This is where you refer back to your thesis
Conclusion
200
"For these reasons," "consequently," and "therefore," are transition words that work best for which paragraph?
conclusion
200
This very boring word is often overused in essays. You can replace it with declared, exclaimed, shouted, called, whispered, etc.
said
200
Statement: The other day I watched a vehicle back out of a space, unaccompanied by a driver. I was flabbergasted to say the least, and I felt like I was in a futuristic dimension. Self-driving cars clearly are the better choice for humans because they are not only self-sufficient, they are accurate and accommodating as well. 


Question: What is this called? What kind of essay?

Thesis/Argumentative
200
A boring word that can be replaced with, "Modern," "Emerging," or "contemporary."
New
300
Using onomatopoeia, sharing a surprising fact or experience, or using a quote, is a good gimmick for 
Hook
300
Name one transition to introduce an opposing point of view or opinion.
on the other hand, in contrast, on the contrary, instead, or however? 
300
When you see "_________," this is called 
Quote/Evidence
300
the sweet taste of mango, the soft breeze brushing her cheeks, the sizzling hot sun frying the sand - these are examples of ___________________
sensory images OR sensory language
300
What is a "dead" word?
A word that can be replaced with something more sophisticated.
400
Elaboration belongs
After evidence
400
What is a transition word to begin your first, second, and third body paragraph, more advanced than "firstly," "secondly," etc.
To initiate, moreover, in continuation, following
400

Topic: Are self-driving cars better than manual cars?


Statement: Self-driving cars are capable of functioning on their own, without the presence or ability of a driver. They are operated by a computer system, which is great for what would have been a driver in a manual vehicle. However, self-driving cars may have hard-drive malfunctions, which could be dangerous for drivers. Manual cars also allow the driver to have different choices when driving on the road.

Question: What is this called?

Counter-claim/Rebuttal
400
Statement: Imagine being surrounded by terror and panic. Imagine being put in a position where you are responsible for decision making, which will alter another human being's life. In order to be an effective Paramedic, one must have a special skill set. Residing in this skill set is the ability to act quickly, being able to undoubtedly make decisions,  and being able to do what needs to be done. 


Question: What is this called? What kind of essay?

Thesis/Informative
400
What is a synonym for "facetious?"
Frivolous, flippant, Playful, Mischevious
500
Where you show the reader your side of the argument
Claim
500
Without transitions, the reader
does not have a smooth transition throughout your essay
500
Statement: According to source 1, Clemens stated, "Self-driving cars are 99% accurate, 99% of the time." With these statistics, it can be assumed that these types of cars are very safe, and have little to no faults. This can decrease a driver's chance of getting into an accident. 


Question: What is this called?

Elaboration
500
How many points is PFO worth?

How many points is E/E worth?

How many points is conventions worth?

4, 4, 2
500
What is a synonym for angry?
irate, vexed, indignant, irascible