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English Flashcards

1
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Presents evidence for a claim in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable

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Argumentative essay

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It is a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue

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Argumentative essay

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3
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Idea about which the opinions of people are different

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Issue

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Statement by an author about an issue. It is also called a position stand or point of view. It needs supporting arguments

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Claim

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5
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Idea that supports the claim. It needs supporting evidences

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Argument

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6
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Facts in the real world to support an argument

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Evidence

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7
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An idea given by the opposing side against the claim given in the argumentative essay

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Counterargument

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8
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The response to the argument

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Rebuttal

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9
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In favor of a claim or advantage regarding something

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Pro

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Against a claim or disadvantage regarding something

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Con

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11
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Position or assertion in relation to an issue.

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Claim

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12
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Statements that claim a support

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Arguments

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13
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The facts or reasons that support the argument

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Evidences

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14
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An opposing argument or assertion

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Counterargument

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15
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Logical arguments for rejecting the argument

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Rebuttal

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16
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Restates the claim summaries arguments, restates the counterclaim and rebuttal and makes any recommendation

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Conclusion

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17
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It is the background of the subject

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Introduction

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18
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This is called the “gateway” of an essay, it also introduces the theses statement which is the heart of the essay

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Introduction

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19
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Where facts of the given thesis statement of the essay are written, it is also where arguments are written to support the statements.

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Body

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20
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It is the argument to refute earlier arguments and give weight to the actual position

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Refutation

21
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It is rephrasing the thesis statement, major points, call attention, or just having the concluding remarks. It Also has some recommendations

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Conclusion

22
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Give the 8 Transitional devices

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  • To add
  • To compare
  • To prove/emphasis
  • To show exception
  • To show time/sequence
  • To give examples
  • To repeat
  • To summarize/conclude
23
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In what ways can you write an independent critique

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  1. Books
  2. Film / movies
  3. Research studies
  4. Artworks
24
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A technique that aims to study, discuss, evaluate and interpret literary works

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Critique

25
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An in-depth evaluation of the story, novel, film or other reading/viewing materials for giving the public an insight into the text

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Critique

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What are the 4 parts of critical analysis

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  1. Introduction
  2. Summary
  3. Analysis
  4. Conclusion
27
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States the title of the work and the author’s name, it is objective.

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Introduction

28
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It outlines main ideas and identify author’s thesis

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Introduction

29
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State your own thesis statement and your main idea about your work

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Introduction

30
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Summarize the text in your own words, it is objective.

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Summary

31
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It is a broad overview of what is discussed in a source

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Summary

32
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State what you like and do not like about the text structure, it is subjective.

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Analysis

33
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Restate your thesis in new words

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Conclusion

34
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Summarize your main ideas, if possible, with new and stronger words, it is subjective. To also include a call to action.

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Conclusion

35
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What should you avoid when introducing your ideas

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“I think” or “In my opinion”

36
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It sums up the author’s personal impression and critical evaluation of a film and its elements organized in paragraphs

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Movie review

37
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It’s main purpose is to inform, analyze, convince and entertain.

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Movie review

38
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First thing to do when writing a movie review

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Headline : Title of the movie

39
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Introduce a film by saying that you have just watched it and would like to share your own opinion on it

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Film intro

40
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Summarize the plot of the movie. Indicate it’s setting and main characters

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Plot summary

41
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It has to be brief but contain the necessary details

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Plot summary

42
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Elaborate on how the setting contributed to the effectiveness of the film, to the actions of the cast, and to the emotions and atmosphere it sets through every scene

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Setting spotlight

43
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Talk about the actors or actresses and how deep portrayed their characters in the movie

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Character limelight

44
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Talk about the parts of the movie that you like and/or dislike

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Likes and dislikes

45
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Share lessons learn from the movie (theme/moral)

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Lesson learned

46
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Identify the group of people who would like and enjoy seeing the movie

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Recommendations

47
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It is a form of academic writing which allows writers to critically evaluate a subject and include their opinion based on their analysis

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Critique

48
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Why do we write a critique

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To evaluate the quality of a material and understand its purpose

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