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