Unit 3: English 2: Term definitions
To indicate a repetition of the idea
briefly, in fact, indeed, in other words, that is to say, in short, in summary
Conjunctions
but, and, however, or
minus connectives
but, still, yet, nevertheless, otherwise, conversely, on the contrary, though, on the other hand, although
credible
capable of being believed
inflection
change in tone or pitch of voice
clarity
clearness
to indicate order
first, second, next, finally, in conclusion, initially, in the final analysis, then
transition
that which makes a smooth passage from one place
inference
the act of or process of arriving at a conclusion from facts or a premise
cohesion
the act of sticking or holding firmly together
logic
the interrelationships of facts and events, or the sequence of facts and events
dialogue
the specialized writing that directly quotes a speaker
continuity
the state or quality of being unbroken, uninterrupted
argumentation
the type of composition that attempts to convince the reader of a point of view or opinion
To introduce an illustration or example
to illustrate, to clarify, for example, for instance
description
type of composition that creates word pictures for the reader to see
exposition
type of composition that explains something
narration
type of composition that tells a story
characteristic
typical; distinctive
illustration/example
uses an anecdote or story to clarify a point or concept
telegraphic
using a minimum of words
enunciation
uttering of articulate sounds
Personal pronouns
my, our, his, hers, their, mine
classification/division
groups or separates items based on characteristics; commonly used in the sciences
intonation
reading or reciting in a particular tone
logical
showing clear reasoning
precise
strictly accurate, exact
Connective phrases
as a result, on the contrary, in a like manner, on the other hand, in addition
antithesis
a contrast or opposition
perspective
a mental view, outlook
premise
a presupposition from which a conclusion is drawn
analogy
a similarity or agreement
fallacy
an error in thinking or reasoning; a false idea
To add ideas, use
and, moreover, further, also, furthermore, similarly, too, likewise, in like manner, in the same way, besides
chronological
arranged in the order of occurance
inductive
arriving at a particular conclusion from the examination of facts
deductive
arriving at inferences derived from the examination of general principles
complex
complicated; not simple
process analysis
describes any process from "how to refinish furniture" to "how to become an expert auto mechanic."
cause/effect
emphasizes the action/consequence principle; used in history and sociology, and related subjects; basically means that it tells what something is; found in all subjects
comparison/contrast
emphasizes the likeness or differences between two or more things; key words include similar, dissimilar, like, unlike, on the other hand, on the contrary, and in comparison
Adverbs
finally, usually, fortunately, naturally
ambiguous
having two or more possible meanings; not clear
To show a consequence or conclusion
hence, therefore, accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason
To show space relationship
in the distance, straight ahead, north, adjacent to, beneath, to the right, on the left, in the middle
subjective
influenced by personal feeling
a priori knowledge
knowledge acquired prior to examination of the facts (Latin: from what is before)
To compare
likewise, similarly, in the same way, by the same token
to show time relation
meanwhile, later, presently, while, then, at the same time, soon, now, thereafter, eventually
abstract
not concrete; something that cannot be experienced through the five senses
objective
not influenced by personal feeling
aerial
of air; in the air
connectives
words which link or join together
