guidelines for reasoning effectively in written argument
elements in an argument
illustration
a the topic sentence is stated and then followed by the details
b introductory paragraph, thesis statement, background information, reasons or evidence, anticipation of like objections and responses to them, concluding paragraph
c the writer shows the relationship between events and their results; relationship occur whenever one event makes other events happen (key words: consequently, as a result of, accordingly,in order to, if/then)
d be logical, enlist the emotions of the reader, establish credibility
e form of expository writing has a primary purpose of providing a personal reaction to a piece of literature
can overstate or understate a fact; can cause skepticism; undermine the writer's authority; (key words: all, everyone, always, many, never, nobody); creates inaccuracies; can produce false statements
Salinger, J.D. 'The Catcher in the Rye.' New York: Little, Brown, and Company, 1945.
use of positive feedback or cutting wit to mock someone
The "going public" stage of writing; The activity of making information available for public view
5 True/False Question
Poetry → form of creative writing has a primary purpose of imaginatively reflecting on a subject, idea, or event. This is usually done in stanzas rather than paragraphs.
audience → Who you are writing to; the particular group of readers or viewers that the writer is addressing
context → the overall feeling created in a piece of writing; part of your writing that is established by what you say and how you say it
Transactive Writing → letter to the reviewer, reflection, goal, growth, influences, strategies
expository writing mode → rhetorical mode of writing used to describe a person, place, or event so that the topic can be clearly seen in the reader's mind. The writer must use vivid details that paint a picture for the reader.