Argumentative Writing
A type of writing in which an author attempts to prove that his or her position, or stance, on a topic is better than other points of view on a topic.
What is argumentative writing.
The punctuation used when you quote someone else.
What are quotation marks.
Using like or as to compare two things.
What is a simile.
This is the number of paragraphs that should be in an informative/explanatory essay.
What is 5 paragraphs.
The central point of a piece of writing.
What is the main idea.
This is used to support an argument.
What is evidence.
The acronym ICE stands for this.
Hint: Think about embedding quotes.
What is introduce, cite and explain.
A literary device that involves intentionally using a word or phrase for effect, two or more times in a speech or written work.
What is repetition.
These are the three parts of an introduction paragraph.
What is the hook, bridge (background info), and thesis statement.
This is where a story takes place.
What is the setting.
These explain why an author feels the way he or she does.
What are reasons.
If you do not use quotes and/or do not give the original author credit.
What is plagiarism.
Sally sells seashells down by the sea shore.
This is an example of what.
What is alliteration.
Construct a multi-paragraph written response in which you analyze the development of similar themes in both passages. In your analysis, consider how the theme is developed through characters, setting, and/or plot. Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in the stories.
Manage your time carefully so that you can:
Be sure to:
The type of essay this is asking you to write.
What is an informative/explanatory essay.
The conversation of characters in a story or play.
What is dialogue.
The main claim (idea) with reasons in a single sentence that guides the entire essay.
What is a thesis statement.
If you introduce the quote with a phrase, you should punctuate with what?
What is a comma.
After some reflection, he decided to bite the bullet
This is an example of what.
What is an idiom.
Should people build artificial reefs?
Write a multi-paragraph response in which you make and support a claim about whether people should build artificial reefs. Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in the passages.
Manage your time carefully so that you can:
• review the passages;
• plan your response;
• write your response; and
• revise and edit your response.
Be sure to:
• include a thesis statement;
• address counterclaims;
• use evidence from multiple passages; and
• avoid overly relying on one passage.
This essay would be an...
What is an argumentative essay.
This is a perspective from which a story is told and the narrator is not a character in the story.
Hint:5 words
What is third person point of view.
presents a claim the author is against (the other side).
What is the counterclaim or counterargument.
(Taylor 39) is an example of what in an essay?
What is a citation.
Don't be a Scrooge!
(Hint: this is an example of this)
What is an allusion.
This is when you highlight, write in the margins and connect to the text.
What is annotate or make annotations.
This is when the author uses clues to hint at what might happen in the story.
What is foreshadowing.