Sentences
Two independent clauses joined together by a semi-colon, a comma and a conjunction, or a semi-colon and a conjunctive adverb is called a ______________________ sentence.
What is a compound sentence?
Questioning, commenting, analyzing, and reflecting thoughtfully on a text is called _____________________ reading.
What is critical reading?
In research, it is important to cite sources that are summarized, paraphrased, or _______________.
What is quoted?
This rhetorical pattern breaks a single item into parts. It groups many items according to their similarities.
What is classification?
Bases a conclusion on too little evidence or on misunderstood evidence.
What is a hasty generalization?
What is a complex sentence?
This persuasive appeal shows that the writer or speaker is trustworthy, authoritative or shares important values with the audience.
-say a brand has been trusted for years
-include endorsement from a respected orgainzation
-feature testimonial or use an admired celebrity
What is ethos?
A well-written paragraph flows smoothly from one point to the next, includes examples and details and focuses on one ______________________.
What is main idea?
This rhetorical pattern is used to look at the similarities and differences between two things.
What is compare and contrast?
Claims an overly direct relationship between a cause and an effect.
What is oversimplification?
When the writer uses only a comma to separate two independent clauses, it is a mistake called a ________________________.
What is a comma splice?
This persuasive appeal uses logic and verifiable evidence.
-graphs, charts
-cites scientific trials or studies
-emphasizes that it is financially wise
-anticipates potential counterclaims
What is logos?
Though a writer may change the organization plan once they begin writing, the writing process will always include pre-writing, drafting, _______________ and editing.
What is revising?
In this rhetorical method, a writer or speaker states the main point of the paragraph and then restates it, hammering home the point and often building to intensity.
What is reiteration?
Latin for "it does not follow", it attempts to tie together two or more logically unrelated ideas as if they were related.
When the writer uses no end mark between independent clauses, it is a mistake called a _________________.
What is a run-on?
This persuasive appeal uses feelings rather than facts to persuade the audience.
-triggers a fear, such as embarrassment
-appeals to desire
-links to positive feelings like adventure, love, or luxury
What is pathos?
These statements should never be too broad, and they should limit the topic of a paper and express opinions.
What are thesis statements?
Drawing comparisons that explain an unfamiliar thing in terms of a familiar one.
What are analogies?
Making a personal attack rather than focusing on the issue at hand.
What is ad hominem?
This is not a complete sentence.
What is a fragment?
To persuade, writers should avoid using overused expressions called _________________ when writing.
What are clichés?
This part of the paper contains no new information. It restates the thesis, summarizes the main points, and contains an impactful ending.
What is the conclusion?
Using specific details to create a clear impression.
What is description?
Meaning "after this" it assumes that just because B happened after A, it must have been caused by A.
What is post hoc fallacy?