Unit 1
Definition of tenacity
quality of being determined or of holding fast
Definition of inherently
in a way that forms the basic nature of something
Definition of incumbency
state of currently occupying an office
Definition of retaliation
act of reprisal; getting revenge
Definition of indemnity
protection against loss or damage
what is the rhetoric triangle?
rhetoric is a platform for creating a relationship among three key components
Structural elements?
Structural elements can help a reader to comprehend a text’s main idea or claim.
How can the theme of a text be determined?
by the topic of the text
the primary statement that is to be proved through the presentation of an argument?
claim
what are tone, style, and word choice dependent on?
task, purpose, audience
Purpose of an research essay?
The purpose of a researched essay is to synthesize, interpret, and present information from a variety of credible sources.
“hook” the reader to spark interest in the topic and to create connections?
introduction of an essay
What is an argument essay?
a type of writing that has specific claims, evidence and counterclaims.
what should not be used in a argument essay?
first person pronouns
Textual evidence
working with inferences and textual ambiguities that ask you to read between the lines and make claims based on your own understanding
Key terms?
Key terms are words that help understand information in the text.
Appealing to emotions
pathos
An indirect reference to a person, object, event, or literary work that is widely recognized
allusion
what is the chain of reasoning?
issue, rule, facts, analysis, conclusion
What is syntax?
the arrangement of words and phrases
paraphrasing and skimming?
note-taking
What might you consider when revising your thesis?
how you might be able to refine the essay’s clarity, focus, and flow.
Types of evidence?
Example, testimony, facts, opinion and satiates