Grammar
Rhetoric
Essay Parts
Words
Words to Know
100

This is the part of the sentence which tells the reader what the sentence is about.

Subject

100

The use of facts, figures, and measurable data to prove a point.

Logos

100

Usually the last sentence of the introduction which provides the main point and argument of the essay

Thesis

100

A section of a word that provides the most meaning.

Root

100

This repeated pattern or image will help a reader better understand a story’s theme.

Motif

200

A word that indicates a relationship or direction.  

Preposition.

200

This is why an author writes his or her argument.

Purpose

200

This is the middle part of the introduction paragraph which explains what the reader will read in the body paragraphs.

Preview

200

A section of a word that determines the type of word that it is.

Suffix

200

This is when two things are seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

Juxtaposition.

300

What kind of sentence is this?

She called him, but he didn't pick up. 

Compound

300

This is the form chosen by an author to best convey his or her argument.  

Text

300

This is information before a quote that gives a reader an indication of where the evidence comes from.

Context

300

This prefix means “without” in many Indo-European languages, including English.

a- 

300

This is a story that deals with the downfall of a character due to his or her flaw.

Tragedy.

400

This part of a sentence relies on another part of the sentence to be complete.

Dependent Clause

400

This is what happens to cause a writer to make an argument.

Context

400

This is the purpose of a MATTERS sentence. 

To explain why the evidence is important in relationship to the thesis and how it connects to the most important ideas?

400

This root that means feelings is also related to an important part of Greek argumentation.

PATH

400

This is a list of resources in which a writer includes not only the citations but also a summary and evaluation of the material in the sources.

Annotated Bibliography

500

What kind of word is "vet" in the following sentence:

He took his dog to the vet.  BE SPECIFIC. 

Object of the preposition

500

His Poetics explained his view of how people construct arguments. 



Aristotle

500

If you see this symbol  ળ, you should do this

Change the order of the words

500

This is the name for the study of word origins and parts.

Etymology

500

In Sonnet 116 by William Shakespeare, he uses this word to describe the arc made by the Grim Reaper’s sickle.

Compass