READING AND WRITING Flashcards

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These are conventions that have to be considered in writing.

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Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

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restates and summarizes the thesis and it identifies the key points of
the essay which proved the writer‘s position. It may also provide possible
implications, suggestions, or recommendations.

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conclusion

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a quantifiable assertion, or a measurable topic. It usually
answers a “what” question.

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Claim of Fact

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4
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presents the writer‘s point of view
which is supported evidences. These facts prove the writer‘s argument and
persuade the reader to accept the writer’s opinion and perspective.

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middle section,

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5
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It refers to the appropriateness of word/vocabulary usage.

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LANGUAGE USE

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It introduces the readers to the purpose of the writing by introducing characters or setting(for narrative) or the topic, thesis, or argument (for expository writing)

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beginning

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7
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would be the next rational step for the development of human society

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Socialism

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This is also known as an arrangement that refers to the structural framework for writing. A text is considered organized when ideas are accurately and logically arranged with a focus on the arrangements of ideas, incidents, evidence, or details in a definite order in a paragraph, essay, or speech.

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ORGANIZATION

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9
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t is the restatement of the thesis and majoir points, showing how the writer has proven his/her position. Possible implications of what has been discussed and writer’s conclusion may also be included .

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End/Conclusion

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10
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Marxist ideology has three main theories.

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Historical materialism, Social class, Socialism

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s the most important part of the text or it is also called as the central argument or thesis statement of the text.

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claim

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12
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The organization of the middle of a piece of writing dependes on the genre. Researchers have identified five basic organizational structures: sequence, description, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.

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Middle

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13
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like punctuation, helps express details.

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Capitalization

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14
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The writer‘s central argument can be identified in a
form of a

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thesis statement.

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asserts something that can be qualified. It consists of arguments about moral, philosophical, or aesthetic topics. It makes judgments, based on certain standards, on whether something is right or wrong, good or bad, or something similar.

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Claim of Value

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17
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This direction and
control is best attained by

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parallel structures.

18
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It involves using the most appropriate terms to get one’s point across.

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CONCISE LANGUAGE

19
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It refers to words/ terms that the reader easily recognizes and understands because they use them regularly.

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FAMILIAR LANGUAGE

20
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is the connection of ideas both at the sentence level and at the paragraph level.

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cohesion

21
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also known as the block method.

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Subject-by-Subject Format,

22
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that specific and measurable actions should be chosen as solutions to a particular problem in order to address issues or concerns presented in an argument or proposition.

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Claim of Policy

23
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It is the act of using a system of symbols used to provide structure to and organize a text

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PUNCTUATION

24
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comparison and contrast essays may be written in two
methods or styles.

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Subject-by-Subject Format,

25
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Through the use of precise language, vocabulary of specific nouns ,and vivid verbs, you can construct clear mental images and avoid wordiness.

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PRECISE LANGUAGE

26
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refers to the overall sense of unity in a text. On the other hand

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Coherence

27
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In this method, you organize information by discussing
each point for both subjects before you proceed explaining the subsequent point.

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Point-by-Point Format.

28
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in capitalist societies is what produces unjust structures of power that exist today.

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Social class

29
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purports that all the features of society can be historically traced back to economic activity.

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Historical materialism

30
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These sentences should
create a connection to the most essential part of your essay which is the

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thesis
statement.

31
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The formality of the language used should conform to the formality of the situation and the relationship between the writer and the reader.

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FORMALITY OF LANGUAGE

32
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The use of constructive language expresses a potentially negative in a positive way

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CONSTRUCTIVE LANGUAGE

33
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Six characteristics of effective language:

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  1. concrete and specific, not vague and abstract
  2. concise, not verbose
  3. familiar, not obscure
  4. precise, not ambiguous
  5. constructive, not destructive
  6. appropriately formal
34
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THREE MAJOR PARTS OF A TEXT

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introduction, body, conclusion

35
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Thesis statements

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all nouns