English 4: Unit 5
he incorporating of _____ or explanations in argumentative persuasive text will increase the text's
Definitions; understandability
Direct _____ that include _____ or like words, or repetitions or allusions to words or phrases in argumentative persuasive text will increase the text's cohesiveness
References; synonyms
By including _____ phrases that smoothly connect ideas in your argumentative persuasive text, you increase how _____, or well integrated the text is
Transitional; cohesiveness
the organization of a writing project includes a(n), _____, and _____ a(n)_____
beginning; middle; end
the elements of argumentative persuasive text are a particular opinion or ___________, a subject that is slightly controversial and an outcome that makes sense
belief
if you find out from an analytical essay of a literary text that an author's constant use of obscure statements or __________________ serve no purpose, you may decide not to buy a copy of the play
biographical
an analytical essay's ________________ should contain specific examples used as evidence and an examination of how quotations, passages, descriptions, and comparisons support the thesis statement
body
nce a writer asks a question that helps him develop an idea for a thesis statement, he should include in it the purpose and the _____, depending upon the writing type
contents
a stylistic device in which two sides are presented
contradiction
rather than just presenting one side of a story, an author might present two sides, thus utilizing the stylistic device of
contradiction
if a quotation included in an analytical essay said, "Author Devon Jones grew up in poverty but inherited millions upon turning 21," the reader might expect _____________ information in Jones's text
contradictory
another name for thesis statement is _____________________ but you should not confuse it with the one in a paragraph
controlling idea
A contrasting or opposing viewpoint or perspective is called a(n)
counterargument
a contrasting or opposing argument is called a
counterargument
A good way to anticipate audience response is to consult with a partner or group about possible
counterarguments
before writing a thesis statement, it is a good idea to engage in ____________ thinking
critical
to produce a clear thesis statement, a writer should engage in _________ thinking
critical
to choose a genre, you should use
critical thinking
The thesis statement for an argumentative persuasive text must contain both a topic and
debatable opinion
Including _____ or explanations in argumentative persuasive text helps ensure the text's
definitions; understandability
deviates
departs; swerves away
departs; swerves away
deviates
When you pay careful attention to the wording of a thesis statement for argumentative persuasive text, you are paying attention to its
diction
one way to ensure that the thesis statement of argumentative persuasive text is clear is to make sure that the ____________ or wording is precise
diction
the wording or __________ in the thesis statement of argumentative persuasive text helps ensure that the thesis statement is clear
diction
The inclusion of repetitions, synonyms of, or references to words or phrases employed earlier in argumentative persuasive texts are called
direct references
you will obtain more viewpoints if you take part in _____ than if you conduct
discussions;
skeptical
doubting; not gullible
checking a writing project's grammar and organization
editing
a thesis statement for an analytical essay might declare causes and
effects
An appeal in argumentative persuasive text that addresses feelings is a(n) ______________ appeal
emotional
Appeals in argumentative persuasive text that attempt to get a response from readers due to their feelings is a(n) _________ appeal
emotional
If you write in an argumentative persuasive text, "If you love your family, you will spend every moment you can with them," you have made a(n) ___________ appeal
emotional
two strategies for choosing a topic that include the advantage of adding subjectivity are
engaging in discussions and conducting interviews
A(n) ___________ appeal compels a reader of argumentative persuasive text to make a decision about a moral issue
ethical
An appeal that wants readers who are reading argumentative persuasive text to make moral decision based upon fair play is a(n) ________________ appeal
ethical
one method of drafting an introduction is including a(n) ______________ that sparked your interest in a subject
event
specific examples are used as __________ in the body of an analytical essay
evidence
By anticipating the response of your audience to your argumentative persuasive text, you can ensure that you provide ____________ and ____________ that will answer any questions and squash any doubts
evidence; reasons
A potential source online contains the opinions of one Frieda Benson about nuclear disarmament. Benson's biography reveals that she did not finish high school, has never held a job for more than two months and hates Russians and Chinese. You should consider Benson's opinions as a good source for argumentative text favoring nuclear disarmament.
false
The use of overly emotional language is advisable when you are creating argumentative text
false
When you are writing argumentative persuasive text, you have no control over the outcome
false
When you make appeals in argumentative persuasive text, you should use language that is straightforward, imprecise, and uninteresting
false
You should consider the information that is provided by an organization whose purpose is unclear, has only been in existence six months and is funded by a radical political group as excellent.
false
a good analytical essay should include a list of and no analysis of ambiguities, nuances, and complexities in text
false
a thesis statement is the same thing as a topic sentence
false
all a thesis statement in an argumentative persuasive text needs is a topic and an undebatable opinion
false
an advantage of engaging in discussions is that you only have one viewpoint
false
an aesthetic effect of contradiction is an uninspiring text
false
if you are unsure about the spelling of a word in a draft, you should just leave it as it is
false
one supporting idea is enough to prove a good thesis statement.
false
performing background reading in the library can give you few sources
false
vague details and ambiguous words help achieve specificity
false
when a writer outlines a writing project, there is only one way he can organize the body
false
you can only present the facts and details in your middle section in one way
false
Providing a quote from an expert in virology (the study of viruses) on an argumentative persuasive text whose subject matter is astronomy (the study of planets and stars) is termed
false authority
two advantages to mining your personal interests are
familiarity and enjoying the learning
the thesis statement will delineate the subject and the report's ____________ in an informative report
focus
ubiquitous
found everywhere; omnipresent
amiable
friendly
Choosing the correct _________ before commencing a writing project involves the process of critical thinking
genre
If you are assigned a writing project whose topic is nuclear disarmament, the best method of choosing the ____________ is to pose questions to yourself and eliminate possibilities depending upon the answers
genre
choosing the correct _____ before commencing a writing project involves the process of critical thinking
genre
sunburst diagram
graphic organizer
visual elements that create a conclusive approach
graphic organizers
similar to the role of Sacajawea in her travels with the Lewis & Clark Expedition, a thesis statement can serve as a(n) _____________ as you write
guide
Searching for appropriate topics on the internet has the disadvantage of
having disjointed information (broken links, etc.).
synonymous
having the character of synonyms or a synonym; equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea
disjointed
having the joints or connections separated; disconnected; incoherent
If the topic sentences of an argumentative persuasive text discussed aspects of the thesis statement's allegory, you could say that your organizing structure was based upon a(n)
idea
if the organizing structure of an argumentative persuasive text classified the presented evidence into categories, then the organizing structure was based upon a(n)
idea
You base the organization of argumentative persuasive text on time, ________, place, and
idea; level of importance
if you organize an argumentative persuasive text whose subject is about the reasons for the Civil War and you list a fact about slavery first and a fact about tariffs imposed on imported goods, you could say that your organizing structure was based upon the facts' level of
importance
the introductory paragraph should embody a minimum amount of background
information
When composing argumentative persuasive text, you are not responsible for crediting general _____, and facts from standard _____ works
information; reference
bacteriostatic
inhibits the growth of bacteria
To determine appropriate topics, you can mine your personal ______, perform background reading, conduct interviews, and engage in discussions
interests
to determine appropriate topics, you can mine your personal
interests
Sometimes sources on the __________ require the payment of money for access
internet
a source whose disadvantage is too much information
internet
daunting
intimidating
the _______________ paragraph of an analytical essay should have a minimum amount of background information, the thesis statement, the author's name, the piece's title, a general account of the piece, and a statement that attracts readers
introduction
four steps are necessary to developing a draft: drafting and evaluating your thesis statement, drafting the _____, drafting the body, and drafting the
introduction; conclusion
at the beginning of a writing project is the ____________ paragraph
introductory
usually, the thesis statement is the ________________ sentence in the introductory paragraph
last
Many students who panic at the thought of writing an essay can be comforted by the fact that writing is a(n)_____ skill
learnable
Students always need to remember that writing is a(n) _________ skill
learnable
writing is a(n)___________ skill
learnable
Many sources for background reading are available at your local and school
libraries
the display of _____ might help readers who are trying to learn the steps of a process or the characteristics of an object.
lists
visual elements of a writing project that create a conclusive approach are graphic organizers and
lists
Visual elements of a writing project that create a conclusive approach are _____ and
lists; graphic organizers
The preferable ___________ for a thesis statement is as the last sentence of the introduction
location
An appeal in argumentative persuasive text that entreats readers to utilize critical thinking is a(n) __________ appeal
logical
An appeal in argumentative persuasive text that requests readers to perform critical thinking is a(n) __________ appeal
logical
In argumentative persuasive text a(n) _____________ appeal is one that asks readers to engage in critical thinking
logical
if a draft has sentences out of chronological order, you would edit it so it maintains
logical organization
coherent
logically connected; consistent
reliable
may be relied on; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.
In an argumentative persuasive text, you need to include a ______ of _____ opinions
minimum; two
muddled
mixed up in a confused or bungling manner; jumbled
Engaging in discussions and conducting interviews as ways to determine appropriate topics is an advantage because they give you
multiple viewpoints
If a writer writes, "Bakers are thieving rascals," in an argumentative text, he is using
name-calling
a thesis statement should not be so ______________ so that it cannot be easily disproved
narrow
If you read the sentence "The preponderance of birds on the runways of DFW Airport means that the train schedule will be off kilter" in an argumentative persuasive text, you are seeing an example of
non sequitur
a(n) activity that helps writers fill in the gaps or correct mistakes
note-taking
a subtle different in meaning
nuance
an overabundance of intricacies or ________________ in a text might be a reason for readers to abstain from reading it
nuances
subtle differences in meaning are called _____________ and may render a text more sophisticated
nuances
When you write argumentative persuasive text, you must not only give readers your opinion on a subject matter but you must also provide ______________ views
opposing
in addition to including the author's opinion, a well-written argumentative persuasive text includes __________ views
opposing
Whether an author _____________ his writing should be analyzed in an analytical essay
organizes
in analytical essays for both expository and literary texts, the essayist should pay attention to whether the author _________ the text
organizes
a(n) organizational method for the beginning, the middle, and the end of a writing project
outline
contains a beginning, a middle and an end
outline
One way to organize a writing project is to create a(n) _____ that contains a(n) _____, a(n) _____, and a(n)
outline; beginning; middle; end
if an analytical essay on expository text mentions that the test has too much _____________, then the essayist might be saying that the author is stating his opinion too strongly
overstatement
If an author of a literary text discusses how it seems strange that a noble character can sometimes slip into acting in a completely petty manor towards his family members, he may be using the rhetorical device of
paradox
Opening text to a wider range of interpretation is
paradox; ambiguity; irony
A method of anticipating the response an audience might have to an argumentative persuasive text that you have written would be to confer with a(n) _________ or __________ about possible counterarguments
partner; group
to learn how to write requires ____________ and practice
patience
The process of writing demands ___________ and
patience; practice
disjointed information such as broken links is a disadvantage of
performing background reading on the Internet
an opinion formed after an assessment of ideas in relationship to each other is called
perspective
A thesis statement gives readers your _______________ or _______________ on a subject matter in argumentative persuasive text
perspective; opinion
aesthetic
pertaining to a sense of the beautiful or to the science of aesthetics
If topic sentences in an argumentative persuasive text discussed the effects of different towns upon a character's development, you could say that your organizing structure was based upon
place
A source that contains information that is firsthand is termed a(n) ___________ source
primary
For an argumentative persuasive text, both _____ and _____ sources need to be valid and reliable
primary; secondary
to check upon the spelling in a draft, you need to _____; to check the grammar and organization in a draft, you need to
proofread; edit
checking a writing project's spelling
proofreading
when you proofread a draft, you should use __________________ marks
proofreading
a natural inclination or tendency
propensity
If you are creating an analytical essay, you should answer any anticipated ________ readers might have
questions
while you are composing an analytical essay, it is a good idea to answer and address
questions
included in the body of an analytical essay on literary text might be ________ from other literary critics, biographers or the author's personal comments or letters
quotations
You should always credit _____, unless they are famous; unique or little-known _____; and original _____, opinions, or conclusions
quotations; facts; theories
When you _________ a counterargument, you try to prove it to be false or erroneous
refute
When you prove a counterargument to be wrong, you _________ it
refute
When you are considering primary and secondary sources for argumentative persuasive text, you need to take into account how _______________ and ________________ they are
reliable; valid
methods of ensuring coherence in a writing project include: incorporating transitional words and phrases, _____ key words, utilizing _____ of key words, rehashing _____ with fewer words, and using pronouns
repeating; synonyms; ideas
the repeating of certain words or phrases to increase argumentative persuasive text's cohesiveness is termed
repetition
Besides appeals, three other methods of convincing readers to agree with you in argumentative persuasive text are _____, _____, and appropriate
repetition; rhythm; language
when you edit a draft, you need to make sure it achieves specific
rhetorical patterns
If an argumentative persuasive text has similar vowel and consonant sounds and a variation in sentence lengths, it has a(n) ____________ that makes it more memorable and consequently, more influential
rhythm
according to an analytical essay, if a book is filled with ____________, a reader might find the book too cynical
sarcasm
when you commence proofreading and editing a document, you can do them separately or
simultaneously
doubting; not gullible
skeptical
tardy
slow; late; overdue; delayed
valid
sound; just; well-founded; producing the desired result; effective
check all the elements that should be contained in the body paragraphs of an analytical paper
specific examples as evidence; an analysis of the quotations
hen you proofread, you are basically looking for _____; when you edit, you are basically seeking _____ or _____ errors
spelling; grammatical; organizational
learning how to write is easier if you divide the project into a(n)
step-by-step process
four methods can help you structure ideas to create a conclusive approach: constructing an outline, taking notes, utilizing graphic organizers, and using list
true
in the concluding paragraph, the writer states her belief that she proved the thesis statement
true
mining your personal interests is probably the easiest strategy to use to pick an appropriate topic
true
obtaining information from Internet sources sometimes requires money
true
readers' questions and contradictory information in text should be anticipated and responded to in an analytical essay of the text
true
subtlety may result in more detailed text
true
the usage of sarcasm, hyperbole, and overstatement may create an air of cynicism
true
to ensure adequacy in a writing project, the writer should answer questions he imagines the readers might pose
true
you can obtain professional or expert opinions when you conduct interviews
true
By presenting at least two different perspectives in an argumentative persuasive text and perhaps even mentioning the merit of an opposing point, an author gains the _________ of his readers
trust
In an argumentative persuasive text, you might note the quality of a counterargument to gain credibility and the ___________ of readers
trust
the inclusion and explanation of opposing views increases the readers' ______________ of the author
trust
utilitarian
useful
useful
utilitarian
cohesive
well-integrated; unified
Ask the question
1
The writer introduces the topic in a question in the title
1
Determine the contents
2
The writer defines the issue
2
Include the purpose
3
The writer succinctly states different opinions on the topic
3
Create a working thesis statement
4
The writer explains the opposing view
4
Choose the correct location, form, parameters, and wording
5
The writer explains his opinion
5
Refine the working thesis statement
6
The writer supports his opinion with facts and details
6
Answer the question
7
The writer appeals to the readers to help solve the problem
7
The writer offers an idea how to solve the problem
8
pertain
to have reference or relation; relate
refute
to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge
solicit
to seek something by respectful request
the subject of a writing
topic
a thesis statement in expository text should contain a(n) __________ and a(n)
topic; opinion
A word or phrase that impels the reader smoothly along in an argumentative persuasive text is a(n) __________ word or expression
transitional
The readability of argumentative persuasive text is made smoother by _________ words or phrases
transitional
Firsthand information is obtained from primary sources, whereas information obtained from primary sources are from secondary sources
true
Transitional phrases smooth the path of readers reading argumentative persuasive text
true
When making an emotional appeal as an author, you should employ words with strong connotations
true
When you are considering which sources to use for an argumentative persuasive text, you should utilize common sense
true
When you write argumentative persuasive text, you are trying to get the readers to agree with your opinion that is declared in the thesis statement
true
You must include at least two perspectives in argumentative persuasive text, your view and at least one opposing view
true
a final draft will be better if you spend as much time as you can proofing and editing your initial draft
true
a writer can include a memorable clincher in a conclusion
true
an aesthetic effect of paradox, ambiguity, and irony is a wider range of interpretation
true
an author's _________________ information gives clues to his tone and opinions and might in some cases, be the underlying reason for contradictory information in text
true
as you perform the writing process while completing a project, you may refine your working thesis statement
true
during an interview, it is good to utilize a tape recorder
true
novice
a beginner; tyro
check all the elements that should be contained in the conclusion paragraph of an analytical paper
a challenge to readers to continue thinking about the ideas you presented; a summary of the main supporting points; a rewording of the thesis
counterargument
a contrasting or opposing argument
perspective
a mental view based upon an assessment of one's ideas in relationship to each other
propensity
a natural inclination or tendency
an author's use of irony, ambiguity, and paradox results in a text that may be considered to be open to
a wider range of interpretation
if you read an analytical essay of an expository text on exciting new research on the swine flu and learn that the author skillfully employs a multitude of ______________, or subtle differences in meaning, expression or response, in his writing, you might be more inclined to purchase the journal the text is contained in
ambiguities
a disadvantage of both engaging in discussions and conducting interviews is
an increased potential for error
A title, an introductory paragraph, a body, and a concluding paragraph are the four main components of a(n)
analytical essay
one way to choose a genre is
ask yourself questions and go from there
an analytical essay should contain four main components
title, introductory paragraph, body, concluding paragraph
an essayist wants to conclude his essay with something that ____________ his readers to think more about the essay's
challenges
a rewording, an addition, or a(n) __________ of the thesis statement may be present in an essay's concluding paragraph
clarification
when you compose a thesis statement, you need to make sure that it is __________ in its intent
clear
a memorable ending on a writing project
clincher
a method of concluding a writing project that will wow your readers is to write a memorable
clincher
Ensuring __________ in a writing project may be accomplished by employing synonyms of key words, the repetition of key words, the restating of ideas with fewer words, the use of pronouns and the inclusion of transitional words and phrases
coherence
Ways to ensure _____ in a writing project is to utilize synonyms of key words, repeat key words, restate ideas with fewer words, use pronouns, and include transitional phrases and words
coherence
ways to ensure __________ in a writing project is to utilize synonyms of key words, repeat key words, restate ideas with fewer words, use pronouns, and include transitional phrases and words
coherence
an important component of a good literary text that should be mentioned in an analytical essay is a(n) ___________ plot
coherent
when a writing project is _______________, it is logically connected or consisten
coherent
in a(n) ____________________ expository essay, the thesis statement will announce the things that will be stacked up against each other
compare and contrast
consummate
complete; total; supremely good
intricacies in a text that are termed ___________ may make the text more interesting to readers
complexities
the end of a writing project is the
concluding paragraph
a challenge to readers urging them to continue thinking about the ideas presented in your analytical essay; a rewording, an addition to, or a clarification of the thesis statement plus a summary of the essay's main supporting ideas are all elements of an analytical essay's
conclusion
when drafting a conclusion, a writer can _____ the body, ______ the thesis statement or provide insight about it, or reference ideas in the introduction
condense; rewrite
confusing, perplexing
confounding
confusing; perplexing
confounding
if an expository/literary text jumps back and forth between centuries without clear transitions, the text could be said to be
confounding
confounding
confusing; perplexing
Direct references and transitional words and phrases are ___________ that make an argumentative persuasive text achieve cohesiveness
connections
When choosing emotional language for argumentative persuasive text, it is advisable to pick words with strong
connotations
additionally, you need to edit a draft to ensure that it sets a(n)
consistent tone
complete; total; supremely good
consummate
Different types of writing, such as illustrative, analytical, and expository, determine the __________ of a thesis statement
contents
he thesis statement of an expository research paper will state the main _____, the topics, _____, and the angle the writer is taking towards the topic
subjects; boundaries
when a text possesses a small nicety of character or meaning, it is said to have
subtlety
a good thesis statement aligns well with the ___________________ contained in the body
supporting ideas
capitulate
surrender
slow; late; overdue; delayed
tardy
check all the elements that should be contained in the introductory paragraph of an analytical paper
the title of the piece either underlined or italicized; the author's name; perhaps a general account of the piece; a statement with interesting language that attracts the reader's attention; the thesis statement
in an analytical essay of expository text, it is important for the essayist to determine whether the author's writing skills enabled her to adhere to the _____; create engaging, interesting text; and _____ the text
theme; organize
in an analytical essay of literary text, it is important for the essayist to determine whether the author's writing skills enabled her to render the _____ omnipresent; create coherent, absorbing plot; and organize the _____; and have intricate, fascinating
theme; text; characterization
Asking yourself "What idea am I trying to prove with this text?" is a good method of developing a clear _____ statement
thesis
asking yourself "What idea and I trying to prove with this text?" is a good method of developing a clear ___________ statement
thesis
If you arranged the facts in the body of an argumentative persuasive text according to the year in which they occurred, you could say that your organizing structure was based upon
time
if you wrote an argumentative persuasive essay whose thesis statement read "Steel manufacturing in the U.S. has dwindled due to foreign competition" and you showed how year by year China placed an increasing number of orders for steel with other countries, you used __________, or chronological, order for your structure
time
if an analytical essay says an expository text has a constant theme, absorbing text, and organization, a reader might deduce that the author has good
writing skills
