English 105

What is an anecdote?

A very short story.

Where are topic sentences generally found in writing? Why?

At the beginning of an opening paragraph to summarize the main point of the written piece for the reader

Which of the following identifies the proper order for the introductory paragraph?

Attention Getter - Bridge - Thesis

What side of the argument should the argumentative essay focus on?

Both sides of the argument

Which part of an argument tells the main point?

Claim

Sarah is about to ask her Mom for a new computer for college. She is preparing her argument, getting all her reasons together for why she needs a new computer. Sarah anticipates her Mom may say her old computer should do just fine, so Sarah spends time coming up with three reasons why her old computer won't be sufficient for her needs in college. What did Sarah anticipate from her Mom?

Counterclaim

Which of the following do argumentative essays use to convince readers?

Evidence and facts

How does a well written thesis statement help the reader?

It introduces the points to be made in the essay.

Why is a thesis statement the most important component of an essay?

It tells the main point of the essay as well as the writer's position.

ask a thought-provoking question

Just like 'My paper is about dating and social media' won't work as an attention getter, simply asking the question

Ralph has just finished writing his argumentative essay. Which of the following should Ralph do next with his essay?

Proofread

Which one of the main parts of an argument explains why?

Reason

_ is the explanation of how and why the evidence supports the claim.

Reasoning

conclusion sentence

Sentence that restates the main idea of the essay.

In which step do you create a general plan for each paragraph of your paper?

Take notes and make an outline

hy is the thesis statement such an important element of any essay?

The thesis identifies the writer's argument and particular take on the subject of the essay.

How many sentences should be used to summarize the main reasons and evidence at the end of a persuasive essay?

Two

outline

an organizational plan for an essay

The _ states what the writer will attempt to prove in the essay.

claim

The main parts of an argument

claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence

Following the claim, the writer should first provide the _ and the _.

evidence, reasoning

should ... because structure

for thesis statements for persuasive essays

Use a shocking statistic.

make them want to keep reading

edit

means to correct grammar, spelling, and other mechanical errors, such as using spell check and inserting punctuation, though don't rely exclusively on spellcheck, which may not catch all grammar errors

counterclaim

opposite of a claim

You can draw many of the points for your outline from _____.

the ideas created during brainstorming and prewriting

integrate a quote

A great way to capture the readers' attention is to make the content of your writing relatable to the reader

A body paragraph in an essay should include which of the following?

A topic sentence

Facts or information that provide support are called:

Evidence

formal outline format

Involves presenting your major ideas following Roman numerals, and then your important sub-points following capital letters and, finally, your details following Arabic number

Which of the following elements should be restated in the last paragraph of a persuasive essay?

Main ideas

How does a topic sentence differ from a thesis statement?

Topic sentences help preview the content of a paragraph, while a thesis statement determines the purpose of the entire essay

A well-developed body paragraph is one that _____.

has sufficient supporting details and examples

development

the middle paragraphs that don't include the introduction and conclusion - it's important to think about paragraph

What is the proper order of the steps in writing a research paper?

Choose a topic, create a research question, find reliable sources and start the bibliography, take notes and make an outline, write a rough draft, revise and edit, and publish

One should focus on _____ during the outlining process.

sentence structure, quality of ideas and logical order

Publishing

simply means to print for or otherwise issue the writing to the public, which in this case, will likely be your teacher and/or fellow classmates.

the most important element of the introductory paragraph, perhaps even the whole paper

is the thesis statement.

Which of the following statements is an example of a thesis statement?

A tired driver can be just as dangerous as a drunk driver.

Why is the attention getter such an important element of the introductory paragraph?

Because if the essay writer cannot engage the reader, their message will most likely be lost.

Which step involves forming a question to help direct your research and to become the controlling idea of the paper?

Create a research question

Which part of an argument gives proof that your main point is correct?

Evidence

Which of the following is the best approach to take when writing body paragraphs to create an essay?

First explain the main point, then follow with a chronological and clear explanation.

Fructose from whole foods does not seem to be harmful. Consumption of whole fruit is associated with lower mortality. The first sentence is the author's main argument, and the second is a piece of evidence. Pick the sentence that would connect the evidence to the argument.

Fruit, for example, is a whole food that contains fructose.

What is the significance of using emotion in the conclusion?

It may help the reader to understand the writer's point of view.

What is the purpose of the conclusion sentence in a persuasive essay?

It restates the argument and sums up the key reasons.

How can the use of a quotation in the conclusion be helpful?

It strengthens the writer's argument.

What is the difference between revising and editing?

Revising involves rewording sentences or changing ideas, whereas editing focuses on the mechanical aspects.

The following quote from a teenage girl, about her experience with cyberbullying, was reported by professors Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin. 'It makes me hurt both physically and mentally. It scares me and takes away all my confidence. It makes me feel sick and worthless' (Hinduja and Patchin 2010) Why is the quote an effective attention getter?

The pain expressed in her quote allows readers to empathize with her, even if they haven't experienced something similar.

What should be included in the introductory paragraph of the argumentative essay?

The thesis statement

Which of the following is true regarding topic sentences?

They express the main idea of a body paragraph and can come from the major ideas in the outline.

How are transitional sentences important in achieving coherence in body paragraphs?

They show how the ideas relate to one another.

Why do you need to know what a counterclaim might be?

To prepare better for your argument

What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

To present reasons that will encourage people to accept the author's ideas

Why is the 'bridge' used?

To transition from the attention getter to the thesis.

Why is it a good idea to develop your thesis statement before writing your outline?

You can use it to check each point in the outline and ensure it directly relates to and supports the thesis.

the bridge.

Your job is to take readers from side A, or the attention getter, to side B, the thesis statement. The sentence or two between these are identified as, no coincidence

Coherence

a paragraph should be clear and logical, with sentences that flow together well.

A should ... because format for thesis statements in persuasive essays _____.

allows you to state your position clearly as well as your reasoning for that position

thesis statement

communicates the main point of an essay and expresses the writer's position

purpose of an argument,

convince or persuade

evidence,

data, facts, and examples that support your point

A coherent body paragraph is one that _____.

has clear, logical sentences that flow together well

A unified body paragraph is one that _____.

has sentences that all stick to the main idea expressed in the topic sentence

outline

is a general plan for the order of the research paper

revise

means to rework, or alter, the draft, such as rephrasing a sentence or changing an idea.

thesis,

or a statement of the main focus of the entire paper

A call to action in the conclusion is most appropriate in a _____ essay.

persuasive

conclusion

provides the readers with their last impression of the writer and the strength of his or her argument

Logical fallacies

refer to ways of reasoning and proving statements that are not based on pure fact

reason

tells why

Evidence

tells your reader how your claim is proved

conclusion paragraph

to reiterate the importance of her ideas and leave the reader with a sense of closure.

argumentative essay

uses evidence and facts to prove whether or not a thesis is true.

rough draft

which is the first version of your paper

bibliography

which is the list of your sources

Which isn't a piece of information you absolutely need to note about each source you use in a research paper?

Illustrator

What is a similarity between an overly detailed thesis statement and a vague thesis statement?

In both cases, the thesis statement would make it more difficult for the reader to follow your arguments.

Why is a consequence statement crucial in the conclusion section of a persuasive essay?

It asserts what will happen if the advice is ignored.

How is the thesis statement used in the conclusion?

It is restated in the conclusion, but in different words.

Which of the following statements best defines the main idea of an essay?

It is the key concept being expressed or examined.

Which of the following is true?

Main ideas, thesis statements, and topic sentences help structure a written piece, aiding the reader's understanding.

You are writing a standardized test essay arguing that not everyone always gets what they deserve. Which of the following would be a good piece of supporting evidence?

Once you got in trouble for something your sister did.

unity

has to do with things being joined together, and that meaning applies to essay writing.

Attention getter

is the first thing your readers encounter

main idea

is the key concept being expressed or examined

purpose

the reason for writing

body paragraphs

to argue each point identified in her thesis

You can make use of ideas that you generated during prewriting/brainstorming _____.

to draft the because clause in your thesis statement

claim

stating your main point

You have written an essay in which you claim that 'Southern Georgia was once the home to an underground civilization.' Which of the following provides the BEST evidence in order to convince your reader? Why?

'We know this because underground road systems have been found there;' It gives relevant information of specific evidence found underground.

research question

is the specific focus or controlling idea of the writing project

introduction paragraph

to grab readers' attention and present her argument in a thesis

Once they have taken over NASA, we believe that the aliens are planning to infiltrate the CIA. The aliens have been meeting in the middle of the night and current intelligence includes encrypted transmissions (see figure A) indicating such a plan. In the excerpt above, what constitutes good evidence that the aliens are planning to infiltrate the CIA? why?

'encrypted transmissions (see figure A) indicating such a plan;' This is specific data indicating a plan cited in the text.

Why is a thesis statement so important in writing?

It clearly explains the main idea and helps readers to better understand what the piece of writing is all about.

Peter is creating an outline for a paper on ecotourism and decides to use a formal outline format. You would expect Peter's outline to _____.

include major ideas about ecotourism, with subpoints beneath each and details associated with each of those subpoints below that

topic sentence

is the sentence that expresses the main idea of a body paragraph or group of related body paragraphs

research paper

is just the final product of research, critical thinking, and composition about a specific topic.

The research proposal should include:

an explanation of what you will be researching Why this research is important Your thesis statement (or hypothesis) A preliminary literature review, or explanation of what information is currently available on this topic How you will conduct the research

Why is it important to include evidence in support of your arguments when writing?

It is necessary if you want to convince readers to believe what you are saying.