English 1510 Midterm

The introduction should

Catch the readers attention, draw the readers in, and lead the readers to the thesis.

what's a trite statement

"in this essay I will"

how many types of colloquialisms are there? And what are they?

3 Contractions Shortened words placeholders

MLA gives you

Creditability

definition of slang

Language that's restricted to a single group

respect

a sense that the writer has considered their opinion, background and experiences.

voice

a sense that the writer is a real person

narrative

a short two/three sentence story that illustrates a main point that you are going to make in your essay

MLA provides

a simple and concise way to credit resources

Introduce a block quote with a

colon

use the term page, p, pg, or # during In-text citation

false

your reader expects that you will

follow and support the goals you established in your thesis

language with family and friends

informal diction

In-text citation notes

material borrowed from other writers or resources

abstract descriptions deal with

qualities, ideas, and feelings.

predictability

the author establishes a goal via the thesis and follows that goal throughout the essay

body paragraphs supports the

thesis

body paragraphs develops a single ____________

topic sentence

in a body paragraph include

transition or conclusion

Avoid endings that announce you're ending

true

there can be any number of body paragraphs

true

MLA stands for

Modern Language Association

Do you judge, edit, or correct your writing during free write?

No

In the conclusion should you apologize for lack of experience of knowledge?

No

When should you introduce a source you use?

The first time

context

a link between what they know and understand, their experiences and background.

how many branches do you create during clustering

as many as necessary

provocative question

ask a question that will require your reader to form a response

during what quote do you indent half an inch from the left margin>

block quotes

What is an important first step in the writing process?

brainstorming

more ways to start your essay

brief or concise quotation- credit the speaker an unusual fact- credit the source definition- define a key word

what do readers need between your topic and their personal experiences

connection

what can help you shape your writing because they provide the reader with a feeling?

connotations

concrete terms-

convey a vivid picture using the 5 sense

Give credit to a source when you:

directly quote paraphrase summarize

More things to avoid in the introduction

do not make extravagant claims do not restate the assigned question do not apologize

slang prevents

everyone from understanding the authors intent

during a block quote place the punctuation

following the quote not the citation

what are some common placeholders

for instance, for example, like um

language in a academic setting or business world

formal diction

avoid slang in

formal essays

Brainstorming allows you to

get ideas down on paper

what do connotations tell your reader?

how you feel about your subject

role

how you want your readers to perceive both you and your attitude towards your topic.

placeholders

inserting terms repeatedly to hold your place. such as um or like

the ton of your writing conveys

meaning to you reader

connotations can be

negative, neutral, or favorable

do you use contractions in a formal essay?

no

changing and or creating your own term is considered

nonstandard

What does MLA protect you from?

plagiarism

you can narrow your audience by answering a series of

questions

What are block quotes?

quotes four lines and longer

Our words ________ how our reader sees our subject

shape

what are the 5 senses?

sight sound taste touch smell

Informal diction includes

slang, nonstandard language, and colloquialisms

formal diction avoids

slang, nonstandard language, and colloquialisms.

introduction layout

start with general interest material work into concrete assertions end the into with your thesis statement

when clustering what do you start with?

start with main ideas in the center of your paper

the thesis also must be

supported stimulate the readers interest expressed concisely

contractions

take two terms and create a new, shorter version of a word. Ex. I'm, use I am

connotation

the emotion, social, and political associations of a word.

the conclusion ties

the ideas together and is the last impression

denotation

the literal meaning of a word

information

the specific facts that make the material clear, concise, interesting and convincing

plagiarism

to fail to give the original author credit whenever using another persons ideas, opinions, drawings, or theories as well as any facts or any other pieces of information that are not common knowledge.

In the conclusion avoid bringing up a new major point

true

each point in your essay must relate back to your thesis

true

link connected Ideas during clustering?

true

the thesis is also known as a claim; it is an idea you can explain or defend

true

the thesis is the main idea of your essay?

true

the thesis must be worth presenting

true

the thesis must narrow your topic to a main idea

true

the thesis must never be a question

true

Things to avoid in the intro

vague statements that don't relate long, rambling introductions trite statement

5 W's

who what where when why

Questions to Consider about your readers

why are my readers going to read my writing? will they expect information, opinion, entertainment, self-expression, or some combination?

When free-writing

write nonstop for at least 10 minutes and record whatever comes to mind

although you may disagree with your readers-

writing in disrespectful tones

clarity and correctness

writing which is free of unnecessary stumbling blocks and mistakes