English 2 Unit 6

having no definite shape

amorphous

The purpose of a(n) ______ is to examine and evaluate a topic or work.

analytical text

a statement about life or human behavior presented as fact but not proven true

assertion

to implore, to beg

beseech

In contrast to a summary, a(n) _______examines a work's strengths and weaknesses and expresses an opinion about the work

critique

Which word means "mysterious" or "puzzling"

cryptic

high rank or distinction

eminence

An appeal to ______ emphasizes the speaker's credibility or reliability.

ethos

a quotation or summary of information from an individual, group, or organization that possess expertise in a field

expert testimony

The main goal of a(n) _______is to discuss facts or explain the author's view of a topic.

expository text

a command or rule about action or conduct

precept

A(n) _________instructs a reader how to perform a task or complete a process.

procedural text

A(n)_______is a method an author uses to affect an audience.

rhetorical appeal

a false, malicious, injurious rumor about a person

slander

expressing parts of a sentence using similar syntactical structures

statistic

A(n) __________ opinion is one that is supported by reasons and evidence.

substantiated

long, boring, tiresome

tedious

What does an analysis involve?

thinking critically about a work and evaluating it on a deeper level

deserving of respect because of old age, dignity, or wisdom

venerable