Main Point Common Patterns

Question 1

What is the first common pattern

Answer 1

Alternate Viewpoint

Question 2

what is an Alternate view point

Answer 2

anything that is not within the authors view point but they are quoting what someone else or group of people believes.

Question 3

example of alternate viewpoint

Answer 3

some people argue that the world’s energy…. this indicates that there is another viewpoint besides the authors because the author will have his own pov

Question 4

Steps to for common pattern 1

Answer 4

1. Start with the alternate viewpoint (might have a premise)
2. author comes in with a rebuttal.
   The Rebuttal is THE MAIN POINT!
   Wherever the author is disagreeing at is the main point
3. Read authors premises in support of his rebuttal

Question 5

3 Indicator words for Rebuttal

Answer 5

However, Yet, But

Question 6

What is common pattern 2

Answer 6

Trick Conclusion

Question 7

Process #2

Answer 7

Start with the main point broad statement
a series of premises building on one another
subsidiary conclusion (with a conclusion indicator word)

Question 8

be aware of

Answer 8

subsidiary conclusion not being the real conclusion its a trap but, don’t forget the first sentence. Because the first sentence sometimes is the conclusion. So always go back to the top and then do the because test.

Question 9

Steps for main point question

Answer 9

1. look for alternative viewpoints and indicator words
2. If there is an alternative viewpoint then, the Main point us where the author directly responds (90% of the time disagreeing)
3. if there is no alternate viewpoint, start breaking down the relationships of support using indicator words and Because test
4. Identify the piece of the text that is the Main point
5. Correct answer is a restatement of this

Question 10

what is the because test

Answer 10

conclusion because premise

Question 11

Common wrong answers

Answer 11

new elements
premises/ alternate viewpoints