unit 1
What is the definition of tenacity?
quality of being determined or of holding fast
Definition of autonomy?
state of being able to make personal choices and act on them
Definition of incumbency?
state of currently occupying an office
Definition of candor?
frankness or honesty
Definition of misnomer?
an incorrect term used to describe or designate something
How does an author develop a central idea?
connecting and relating key details
What are the three sides of the rhetorical triangle?
message/audience/speaker
Appeal to pathos is also called what ?
the emotional appeal
Whats the difference between a topic and a theme?
the topic is what its literally about and theme is the underlying message
What are the components of the Toulmin Model of Argument?
claim, reasons, evidence, anticipated counterclaim, and warrant
What are the most common purposes of a text?
entertain, persuade, and inform
Some ways to generate ideas before writing?
free writing, listing, idea mapping
Whats one way to engage readers in writing?
using metaphor, simile, and analogy as rhetorical features to explain or clarify ideas
What should you know about your audience?
who they are, what they know, how they feel
What should you avoid in argument essays?
first person pronouns and slang
Does an objective summary include your personal opinions?
No
Technical vocabulary includes what?
words related to industrial, mechanical, scientific, medical, financial, and high-tech professional fields
What is the appeal to kairos?
persuades through seizing the opportunity at the right time
Are themes explicitly stated?
No
Inductive reasoning is?
linking individual events to frequently occurring patterns
(T/F) Syntax is reason the author creates the text.
False
Should a research question be too broad or narrow?
neither it should be specific and focused
How do transitions improve writing?
provides links and connections
What tone should be used in an argument essay?
objective and reasonable
Whats the purpose of a thesis statement?
prepares the audience for the body of the essay