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13 Cards in this Set
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What does DEAR stand for?
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D- determine meaning of the argument
A- Analyze by applying questions to the argument E- Evaluate effectiveness of the argument R- Recognize aspects of an effective argument |
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What creates an effective argument?
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Clear, precise, claims, supported,convincing
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What is a Rhetorical Situation?
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A convincing argument.
1) Reasons for Opinion 2) Evidences to consider 3) Order of presentation (structural patters:cause/effect) 4) Debatable Preposition (significant issue, purpose) 5) Clear thesis statement |
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What is the 4-S test ?
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Single
Significant Specific Supportable |
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Description Mode of Writing
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engage the senses
specific word/images careful word selection particular point of view |
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Narration Mode of Writing
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Thesis should grab readers attention
Body has details, description, personal touch and the events Conclusion ties loose ends. |
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Example Mode of Writing
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Representative and typical
Illustrate and support your idea Direct and effective - not too long or too weak |
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Definition Mode of Writing
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Stipulative Definition - new/provisional meaning of words/ideas
Categorical Definition - claim particular classification of word/oodea, define characteristics of that category, specific case |
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Process Analysis Mode of Writing
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a) plan
b) write intro c) write thesis d) develop each paragraph (specific steps) e) avoid shifts in person (first, second third) f) Write conclusion g) revise instructional or informational |
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Causal Analysis Mode of Writing
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four forms Causes:
A causes or will cause B A,b, and C will cause or caused D A caused B which caused C related or will result in D A caused B which cause C related or will result in D (same form for effects) |
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Division and Classification Mode of Writing
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division - break down into parts, featured, characteristics
classification - grouping similar things. |
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Compare/Contrast Mode of Writing
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compare "object"
contrast "subject" |
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What are the 5 key components to a Rhetorical Situation?
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1) Writer - role: persona
2) Audience - Attitude: hostile, indifferent - Approach: direct/deductive 3) Topic - assignment - opinion, not fact - narrow focus 4) Occasion - course goals 5) Purpose - point of paper |
