Expository
What is the name of the main idea of an essay stated in the introduction?
Thesis statement
What is the writer’s position called?
Claim
Add commas to correct sentence:
Mom is shopping for a used car that is reliable roomy and economical.
Mom is shopping for a used car that is reliable, roomy, and economical.
What punctuation separates items in a list?
Comma
Why do we cite sources?
To give credit to the author
What are the two purposes of a conclusion paragraph?
To restate the thesis and summarize main ideas
What is it called when you respond to the counterclaim?
Maria do you agree with my opinion?
Maria, do you agree with my opinion?
What punctuation can replace a period between closely related sentences?
Semicolon
What is copying someone else’s work called?
Plagiarism
What organizational structure explains causes and results?
Cause and effect
Which appeal focuses on emotions?
Pathos
What type of transition is "furthermore"?
Addition
What punctuation shows possession?
Apostrophe
What is it called when you put information into your own words?
Paraphrasing
What is it called when you explain evidence in your own words?
Elaboration or explanation
What is a weakness in reasoning called?
Logical fallacy
Add commas to correct the sentence:
She became a teacher and taught at Spelman College which is in Atlanta Georgia.
She became a teacher and taught at Spelman College, which is in Atlanta, Georgia.
Correct the capitalization:
In english class we read a short story, "the captive," by the argentinian writer Jorge luis Borges.
In English class we read a short story, "The Captive," by the Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges.
How should you format an in-text citation for a quote taken from page 82 of a book written by Cynthia Jones?
"Quote taken from book" (Jones 82).
What should NEVER be included in a formal expository essay?
Personal opinions (or bias)
Why is addressing a counterclaim important?
It strengthens the argument and shows understanding of other perspectives
What type of transition is "consequently"?
Cause and effect
What is the primary purpose of an ellipsis in a direct quotation?
To show that words have been omitted
What should you do in the sentences before and after a quote?
Introduce it and explain it