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25 Cards in this Set
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What is a definition?
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a language form that defines an unknown using a known
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What are the three elements of a logical definition?
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term, denus, differentia
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What is a synonym for genus?
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class
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synonym for differentia
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distinguishing characteristics
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What organizational form emerges when one arranges a definition by division vertically?
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outline
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What makes an approximate definition like an expository composition?
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if it is definition by synonym
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What is the organizational pattern of a descriptive composition?
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spatial
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What mode of discourse has a chronological arrangement?
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narration
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What is a synonym for exposition?
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ideas
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What is a typical organizational scheme for exposition?
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logical
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Which mode of composition concerns the truth or falsity of a proposition?
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argumentative
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Which priniciple of outlining demands the use of nons or noun substitutes?
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topic phrasing
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Which priniciple of outlining refers to the similarity of language forms?
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parallel
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Which priniciple of outlining has to do with general to specific relationships?
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subordination
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Which priniciple of outlining insists upon two or more topics always?
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division
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What normally precedes the actual outline of an essay?
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thesis
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Why doesn't the outline refer to introduction, body, or conclusion?
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they are already generalized outline of every essay and are paralyzed together
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What is the signifier for a main topic?
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capital roman numeral
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What is a signifier for a subtopic?
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arabic, capital letter
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What signals a detail under a suptopic?
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lowercase arabic
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What is a process essay?
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an expository essay
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Why are process and definition essays expository?
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because they are agruable,, confirm the principles of outlining, 3 main topics
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Who was Quintillian?
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a critic, educator, became known for texts, INSTITUTIONE ORATORIA
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What are the seven steps in Quintillian rhetoric and what is the function of each?
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Exordium-general area of discussion
Narration-gives reasons for discussing the area of interest Exposition-definitions of terms or a specification Proposition-term for thesis statement, SHOULD Confirmation-multiple paragraph body of discussion Refutation-discredits the opposition by bringing up a contrary argument Peroration-concluding material,includes emotional appeal |
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What is often the key word in an argumentice propisiton?
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SHOULD
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