Connotations & Denotations
The dictionary definition of the word
Denotation
How many inches are supposed to be on your essay?
1"
It is acceptable to copy-and-paste a sentence written by someone else into your paper and simply add quotation marks around it.
True or False
False
A ________________ is a position on a problem or issue.
Claim
____________ _____________ relies on logic and facts.
Logical Appeal
The feeling attached to a word
connotation
What type of font are you supposed to have ?
Times New Roman
You do not have to cite a source if you changed most of the words that came from it.
True/False
False
._______________ ___________is an argument made to address opposing viewpoints.
Counter Argument
____________ ______________ makes the audience feel strong feelings, such as fear, sadness
Emotional Appeal
Which word has a negative connotation
nosy/ curious
nosy
What size font should you use?
12
What month is Mrs. Lutjen's Birthday in?
May
._____________ ___________ are strongly used words, having positive or negative connotations; intended to change the reader's attitude.
Loaded Language
What year did Mr. Lutjen graduate from high school?
2003
Which words has a positive connotation
Slender/Skinny
slender
What should be in the upper right hand corner of your page ?
last name and page number
Plagiarism is okay if it is done on accident
True / False
False
________________________ is reasons that explain an action or belief, can include facts, statistics and anecdotes (stories)
Evidence
.______________ to decide whether the speaker's arguments are effective.
Evaluate
Words can have more than one connotation ?
True / False
True
What four things should be written in the upper left and corner of your page. Must be in order
name
instructor
Class
date
Plagiarism can be defined as…
a representing another person's work--their words and/or ideas--as your own.
b not acknowledging the sources your ideas build upon.
c paraphrasing another's ideas while including in text citations.
d A & B
D
____________ ______________ are methods a speaker uses to convince others.
Persuasive Techniques
Mrs. Lutjen cheered in high school?
True / Falso