Unit 1 Flashcards
Critical Reading
A multi-tiered process by which a person moves from a basic, subperficial understanding to a deeper, more complex understanding
Inference
Claims and conclusions drawn from what we know and can assume; derived by reason.
Main point
Synthesis
Combining a number of ideas in order to form a new one
Narration
a) THe aperation of linking a succession of events together into a meaningful sequence.
b) The process of finding meaning in our actions
Paragraph
A single unit in writing that uses multiple sentenses to clearly develop a single idea
What is the primary way we have to understand the world and reality around us?
Through the words we know.
Where do we aquire our words and understanding?
Through the cultures and subcultures we are members of.
What are the Four Elements of Effective Narration?
- Choice of Detail
- Duration
- Clear Sense of Direction
- Sequential Development
Choice of Detail
- Use discretion in selecting the most appropriate details
- Pay attention to key and important details. For what they imply and represent.
- The details must help the reader understand as well as show them the athority of the writer.
- All details must be relevant.
Duration
- Handling of time must be very clear to the reader
- Consistency of verb tenses
- Should use effective “time-marker” transitions.
Clear Sense of Direction
- Must immediatly show “forward movement”
- The writer must immediatly move the story toward a purpose. this must be apparent to the reader.
- Avoid clogging the story with “extraneous” details and unnecessary digressions.
Sequential Development
- Action and narrative should be organized sequentially and consequentially.
- Intermingle a consistent time and action sequence.
- Each action should stem from a preceding action.
