Unit 1
What is the definition of the word delude?
extremely difficult to achieve
What is the definition of the word exacerbate?
to make more severe; to intensify
What is the definition of the word succinct?
expressed without unnecessary words; brief and compact
What is the definition of the word candor?
frankness or honesty
What is the definition of the word veracity?
truthfulness or accuracy
What is implicit meaning within a literary text?
Implicit meaning is when an author does not directly state the significance of a text.
Why do people use rhetorical questions in their writing?
To make a point, rather than to prompt an actual answer.
What are three things that determine if a source is appropriate or not?
Accuracy, relevancy, and credibility.
What is antithesis?
The rhetorical feature of placing extreme opposites in close proximity, usually within the same sentence.
Which rhetorical feature is used in argumentative paper? Pathos, logos, or ethos?
Logos.
What is syntax?
arrangement of words and phrases
Why is it important to consider the focus and scope of the subject you decide to research?
It helps you examine how broad and complex your research should be.
Parts of a text that highlight or emphasize important content.
What are the qualities of a good claim for an argument essay?
A good claim for an argument essay is concise, arguable, and able to be proven.
What is an attention grabber in an essay?
the first sentence or first few sentences of the introduction that engages the audience.
What is problem-solution structure?
The author presents a problem or problems and offers solutions.
What is a simile?
A simile is a nonliteral comparison that is stated outright by the use of “like” or “as.”
What is an appeal to kairos?
When the author creates a message at the most opportune time for the audience to be persuaded.
What is parallelism?
Use of the same structure in two or more parts of a sentence or list.
What is a counterclaim?
The prediction of the response of an individual who disagrees with your ideas.
Why is it important to evaluate the evidence presented within a text when writing an objective summary?
To determine if the evidence presented in a text is relevant.
What is testimonial evidence?
Evidence from an expert or an eyewitness.
What's the purpose of revision?
To refine a text's clarity, focus, and flow
What should you do if your claim does not meet the requirements of an arguable claim?
Revise the claim.
What tone and style should an argumentative essay be written in?
The essay should be written in an objective tone and style.