Lesson 23

Helpful hint:

-A semicolon never introduces anything. -To be used correctly, a colon must occur at the end of an independent clause.

What elements need to be a part of a conclusion in an argument essay?

-a summary of the essay's main ideas -a reminder of why the essay's issue matters to readers -a connection to the essay's introduction

A colon has these main functions in sentences:

-introducing a list or other series -announcing a quotation -emphasizing a concluding word or phrase -explaining or completing a statement

How do Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson address the concept of caring for others?

Roosevelt describes caring for people as an act of self-interest, while Johnson describes caring for others as an act of sacrifice. Roosevelt describes aiding foreign allies with shared goals, while Johnson describes providing for fellow Americans.

One concept in "On the Arsenal of Democracy" is America following its self-interest. What does Franklin D. Roosevelt believe about self-interest?

Self-interest includes helping our allies defend themselves.

Which is the best way to open a conclusion in an argument essay?

Use a transition to link the previous paragraph to the conclusion.

concept

an idea that an author wants to emphasize over the course of a work

theme

an underlying message or lesson in a text

A seminal US document

is a document that provides information of historical, social, or legal significance regarding the formation and development of the United States.

What is a theme in "On the Arsenal of Democracy"?

people must use their ingenuity for good.