CPAR quiz
If the prompt asks you to compare 2 writings, how many writings should you quote in each body paragraph?
2
What are the four requirements for a good thesis statement?
a. arguable b. one sentence long c. takes a stand d. last sentence in intro paragraph
In your introduction, when you introduce a writing what information do you need to include? (4 parts)
a. author b. title c. setting (time and place) d. brief plot
Besides introducing the writings, what else needs to be included in your introduction? (3 parts)
a. introduce topic b. connect book to topic c. arguable thesis
If you are writing a narrative essay, what 2 things must you include?
a. new character b. dialogue
If your writing prompt asks you to compare how two different writings were written, what kind of thesis should you use?
although/despite clause
In CPAR what does A stand for?
analyze
In CPAR what does C stand for?
claim
What do proofs prove?
claims
What is the primary use of a semi-colon (2 parts)
connects 2 independent clauses without use of conjunction
If you are asked to write an argumentative essay, what must you include?
counter argument
The Commercial Appeal
italics
title of an epic poem
italics
title of book
italics
In CPAR what does P stand for?
proof
What does analysis analyze?
proofs
What will the second sentence of every body paragraph always include?
quote
the title of a magazine article
quotes
title of a short poem
quotes
title of a short speech
quotes
title of a song
quotes
title of an essay
quotes
Definition of proof:
quotes/textual evidence that prove claim
In CPAR what does R stand for?
reconnect (to thesis)
Where should counter argument go?
somewhere in the middle
Definition of claim:
specific reason why thesis is true
