AP Lang. Midterm Flashcards
Writing an argument is like a game of chess: you have to be aware of and anticipate an opponent’s strategies.
True
You risk making your own argument weaker if you concede (admit) claims made by your opposition.
False
Transitions are not an important part of conveying to your reader the points that you are making in your line of reasoning.
False
Strong arguments use absolutes, like all, never, always, to express claims, evidence, or reasoning.
False
In writing an argument, you should avoid language that conveys (transport) bias.
True
By anticipating various reader’s viewpoints, you examine your own beliefs and automatically consider alternative perspectives on complex issues.n writing an argument, you should avoid language that conveys hyperbole.
True
In writing an argument, you should avoid language that conveys hyperbole.
True
By anticipating various reader’s viewpoints, you examine your own beliefs and automatically consider alternative perspectives on complex issues.
True
General, broad, assertions tend to lead to oversimplified arguments
True
Specific evidence that incorporates particular details leads to ineffective arguments.
(think of yr research paper)
False
Strong thesis statements include modifiers like “most” or “often.”
False
Unsupported assertions (claims, declararion) tend to lead to oversimplified (too simple) arguments.
true??
nuance
A subtle differences or shade Of meaning
Qualifier/ qualified
A word or phrase that limits or modifies the meaning of another word or phrase
Commentary
An interpretation or explanation of a text or event
Evidence
Information or facts that support a claim or argument
Transitions
Words or phrases that connect ideas or sentences in a text
Who is the narrator of the story?
Nick Carraway
Assumptions
Statements or beliefs that are taken for granted without evidence or proof.
From what part of the country does Nick originally come?
Midwest Minnesota
Why has Nick moved to New York
Desires to learn the bond Business, seeking new opportunities and a chance to experience the East Coast lifestyle after growing up in the Midwest
How does Nick come to live next door to Jay Gatsby?
By simply choosing to rent a small house in West Egg, long Island
Where had Nick known Tom Buchanan before?
From college at Yale
What is Jordan Baker’s relationship to Daisy Buchanan?
Besties childhood friend
What does Nick learn from Jordan when Tom is called to the phone?
Jordan informs Nick that a call if from a woman That Tom is having an affair
What is the “secret society”?
the wealthy elite who enjoy privilege and impunity due to their social standing and wealth.
