Sentence Types
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
A. She enjoys painting and drawing.
B. Although it was raining, we went hiking.
C. I wanted to go for a walk, but it was too cold.
D. The dog barked loudly.
C. I wanted to go for a walk, but it was too cold.
What is a claim?
A claim is a statement or assertion that expresses a point of view, belief, or conclusion—often one that needs to be supported with evidence or reasoning. In writing and argumentation, a claim serves as the main idea or thesis that the writer wants the audience to accept. It is the point you are trying to prove.
What is one common uses of a colon?
To introduce a list, link a main clause with an explanation, or to introduce a quote
What is the difference between an em Dash and an en Dash?
En dashes are used to show spans of numbers or scores.
a politician caught in a scandal diverting the conversation by talking about a popular new policy, rather than addressing the scandal directly.
Which logical fallacy?
Red Herring
What do the letters in the acronym FANBOYS represent?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Which is a stronger claim?
Implementing mandatory school uniforms improves student focus, reduces peer pressure, and fosters a sense of equality in the classroom.
OR
"School uniforms might be helpful for students in some ways."
Implementing mandatory school uniforms improves student focus, reduces peer pressure, and fosters a sense of equality in the classroom.
The moral of the story: Always follow your dreams.
What is the function of the colon?
It links a main clause with an explanation.
"I am meeting him at— Are you paying attention to me." What is the function of the dash?
An abrupt change of thought.
Banning zoos is necessary because the risk of animals escaping is a significant one. When one animal escapes, many people may be in danger. People will never want to go to the zoo ever again.
Which logical fallacy?
Slippery slope
Create a compound-complex sentence.
Answers Vary. Example: Since she was hungry, she went to the grocery store, and she bought tomatoes.
Elaborate on this statement using cause and effect:
Candy is bad for people's health.
Answer Varies.
Example: Consuming excessive amounts of candy can lead to sugar eroding tooth enamel, which may result in tooth decay.
Create a sentence that uses a colon to introduce a quote.
Answer Varies: The girl screamed: "Pay attention!"
My father— who is forty— is in good shape for his age. What is the function of the dash?
Adding extra information (Parenthetical elements).
Lewis never speaks in class. Lewis must hate the class.
Which logical fallacy?
Hasty Generalization.
Write a complex sentence. Underline the dependent clause, or the clause that cannot stand on its own. Circle the subordinating conjunction.
Answers Vary.
Ex: Since I was hungry, I went to the store.
Cite the information in MLA format.
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Title: The Great Gatsby
Page 180
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past" (Fitzgerald 180).
Create a sentence that uses a semicolon in a complicated list.
Answer varies.
I went to Miami, Florida; Orlando, Florida; and Pensacola, Florida.
How would you punctuate this: Shrimp, tacos, and chips These are all the items I need to buy.
Shrimp, tacos, and chips — These are all the items I need to buy.
Saying "We can't trust what she says about the economy because she's never run a business before" after a individual is talking about the economy.
Which logical fallacy?
Ad hominem
Define a compound sentence and create an example.
A sentence that has two independent clauses or complete thoughts that are connected with a "FANBOY"
What is diction and why would it be important in an argument?
Word Choice. It can help rely emotion or emphasis to support a claim/argument.
Create a sentence with a semicolon.
Answer Varies.
Example: I love tacos; I love tortillas.
How would you punctuate this: The bakery's broad hours of operation 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. showed concern for customers’ busy schedules.
The bakery's broad hours of operation—6 a.m. to 6 p.m.— showed concern for customers’ busy schedules.
What are logical fallacies?
Errors in reasoning. Flaws in an argument.