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
