Unit 1
Which sentence best states a central idea in "Household Robots Are Here, but Where Are They Going?"
The most promising use for robots in the near future is as smart home hubs.
What does Alienation mean?
State of being isolated or withdrawn.
What does affluence mean?
Abundance of wealth.
What does testimony mean?
From an expert, from an eye witness.
What does anarchy mean?
A state of lawlessness and absence of government.
"The smell radiating from the kitchen was quite pungent."
What does pungent mean in the sentence?
1.Refreshing
2.Strong
3.Delicious
4.Mysterious
Strong
Which is a reason to use a rhetorical feature?
1.The author asks personal questions to conduct an informal survey of the way parents discipline their children.
2.The author uses first person pronouns like "us" and "our" to create an inclusive tone.
2.The author uses first person pronouns like "us" and "our" to create an inclusive tone.
What is a structural Element?
Sentences, paragraphs, chapters, and sections can help a reader to comprehend a text's main idea or claim.
What type of format should your essay be typed in?
MLA format
What does infraction mean?
Violation of a rule.
Which sentence uses sew correctly?
1. Grandma is going to sew the patch onto your jacket.
2. We are going to mow the lawn because dad said sew.
3. The horses were thirsty sew they drank from the river.
1. Grandma is going to sew the patch onto your jacket.
What is the purpose of informational essay?
To inform readers.
What is one common structure in informational texts?
Some are
Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
Sequential Order
What does rhetoric mean?
To persuade.
Which sentence uses the word "indemnity" correctly?
1.Calvin's indemnity and stubbornness made him difficult to work with.
2.Patricia read through the construction contract to check that it provided adequate indemnity in case any structures were damaged.
2.Patricia read through the construction contract to check that it provided adequate indemnity in case any structures were damaged.
What details evidence should you look for when reading?
1. What key details does the author provide?
2.How do they support the author’s ideas?
What does counterintuitive mean?
Different from what is expected or seems correct.
What should be the final sentence in the introduction?
Thesis Statement
What is one of the most important things to include in your essay?
Annotated Bibliography
What should you not include in an argument essay?
-First person pronouns like (I)
-Slang Words
What are a few things you should look for when summarizing evidence?
Is the evidence substantive enough to include?
How can it be summarized concisely and objectively?
Can two or more types of evidence presented in a text be combined for a summary?
What is the purpose of an researched essay?
To synthesize, interpret, and present information.
What should a body paragraph include?
-Headings & Subheadings
-Supporting evidence
-Provide context and background
Evidence is external support for your claim and thesis statement.
What types of evidence is involved?
Examples, testimony, anecdote, facts.
Which word shares a root with the word "veracity"?
1.Very
2.Verdant
3.Verb
1.Very