English Flashcards

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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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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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Idea that supports the claim. It needs supporting evidences

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Argument

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Facts in the real world to support an argument

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Evidence

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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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The response to the argument

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Rebuttal

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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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Position or assertion in relation to an issue.

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Claim

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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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An opposing argument or assertion

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Counterargument

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Logical arguments for rejecting the argument

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Rebuttal

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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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It is the background of the subject

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Introduction

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

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Refutation

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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

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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
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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
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A technique that aims to study, discuss, evaluate and interpret literary works

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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
Critique
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What are the 4 parts of critical analysis
1. Introduction 2. Summary 3. Analysis 4. Conclusion
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States the title of the work and the author’s name, it is objective.
Introduction
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It outlines main ideas and identify author’s thesis
Introduction
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State your own thesis statement and your main idea about your work
Introduction
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Summarize the text in your own words, it is objective.
Summary
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It is a broad overview of what is discussed in a source
Summary
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State what you like and do not like about the text structure, it is subjective.
Analysis
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Restate your thesis in new words
Conclusion
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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.
Conclusion
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What should you avoid when introducing your ideas
“I think” or “In my opinion”
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It sums up the author’s personal impression and critical evaluation of a film and its elements organized in paragraphs
Movie review
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It’s main purpose is to inform, analyze, convince and entertain.
Movie review
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First thing to do when writing a movie review
Headline : Title of the movie
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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
Film intro
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Summarize the plot of the movie. Indicate it’s setting and main characters
Plot summary
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It has to be brief but contain the necessary details
Plot summary
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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
Setting spotlight
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Talk about the actors or actresses and how deep portrayed their characters in the movie
Character limelight
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Talk about the parts of the movie that you like and/or dislike
Likes and dislikes
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Share lessons learn from the movie (theme/moral)
Lesson learned
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Identify the group of people who would like and enjoy seeing the movie
Recommendations
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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
Critique
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Why do we write a critique
To evaluate the quality of a material and understand its purpose