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Structure
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Structure III
Structure IV
Structure V
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Words used to create unity. Examples: also, specifically, finally, and next
What are transitions
100
The part of an essay that introduces the subject, creates interest and states the thesis.
What is the introduction
100
This type of essay is often organized in chronological order.
What is narrative
100
A method of reasoning that moves from specifiic evidence to a general conclusion.
What is inductive reasoning
100
An illustration of a general point
What is example
200
Examples, reasons, facts, statistics, details, expert opinions, visuals, personal experiences
What are types of support
200
An introduction can include one of these four things to draws the reader into the subject.
What is background information, a question, a definition, and anecdote.
200
The narrative essay is written from this point-of-view.
What is first person
200
A word's meaning as it appears in the dictionary.
What is definition
200
The basic unit of an essay
What is a paragraph
300
This paragraph restates your thesis, reviews key points and, in some instances, recommends a course of action.
What is the conclusion
300
The main idea of a paragraph is stated here.
What is the topic sentence
300
An essay that focuses on the similarities and differences between two subjects.
What is compare/contrast
300
A method of reasoning that moves from a general premise to a specific conclusion.
What is deductive reasoning
300
A method a writer uses to convince an audience to adopt a belief or follow a course of action
What is persuasion
400
The most important thing NOT to do in a conclusion.
What is introduce new points
400
When the main idea is not stated in a topic sentence but rather suggested throughout a paragraph.
What is implied
400
An essay that discusses the reasons why something occurs or predicts the consequences of something
What is cause/effect
400
The feeling a word generates beyond the literal meaning.
What is connotation
400
A type of comparision in which the writer makes a first point about a subject and then follows with a comparable point about the other subject
What is point-by-point
500
The main point of an essay.
What is the thesis
500
Paragraphs that support and develop the essay's thesis.
What is body paragraphs
500
A sequence of events. One event leads to the next event.
What is causal chain
500
A polite term for an unpleasant concept. Ex. neutralizing the enemy=killing
What is euphemism
500
A desirable trait in a paragraph in which each sentence relates directly to the paragraph's main idea.
What is unity