Stuff I need to know

Question 1

Ethos

Answer 1

Ethics: Showing that you are a credible source (trust)

Question 2

Pathos

Answer 2

Emotion: invoking sympathy/ feeling

Question 3

Logos

Answer 3

Logical: Using reason/ facts

Question 4

Hook

Answer 4

The introductory part of an essay that grabs the reader

Question 5

Background

Answer 5

Providing a brief explanation of the story

Question 6

Title and Author

Answer 6

Title (Italicized or Underlined)

Question 7

Thesis

Answer 7

The main point or claim

Question 8

How to cite quotes

Answer 8

(AuthorPage#).

Question 9

How to embed quotes

Answer 9

The boy ran from “the rabid goat” as fast as he could.

Question 10

Counter Argument

Answer 10

“Some people argue that..”

Question 11

MLA format

Answer 11

12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 in margins, etc.

Question 12

Hamartia

Answer 12

A fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine (Ex: Macbeth’s pride)

Question 13

Hypothetical Situation

Answer 13

A questionable event that may have already occurred or not occurred at all.

Question 14

The Tragic Hero

Answer 14

A hero who is usually smart and strong. They are well known, have a hamartia and die tragically

Question 15

Oedipus Complex

Answer 15

Little boy in love with mom, too young to know its wrong. Often jealous of the father and usually grow out of it.

Question 16

Shakespearian Sonnet

Answer 16

ABAB CDCD EFEF GG