writing Flashcards
is the originator of something or the one who produces, creates, or brings into being.
the author
Authors need to know, in advance, what they want to say before they begin to write
do not
the writer tells a story about a series of events.
narrative essay
the narrative essay should not be dramatic
The writer has to tell the story dramatically enough to keep the reader’s attention and interest
the story should be clear enough to tell what happended
true
describing the people and the places vividly can keep peoples attention . t or f
t
narratives are better told not in a chronological order . t or f
f , better told chronologically
narrative answer basic five questions . t or f
f , six , who what when where why and how
narrative often uses third person. t or f
f, first person
Daily happenings can be a boring source of ideas for narrative writing.
t or f
f, good
The thesis or topic sentence presents the subject of
the narration and its significance.
t or f
t
the topic sentence can never reveal the story. t ot f
f - Sometimes the topic sentence of a narrative
paragraph begins telling the story.
transition words are usually time markers .
t or f
t
Avoid stringing together a series of events without
dramatizing any of them or showing their significanc.
t or f
t
Comparison and contrast are frequently called for in essay exams because they allow you to show your knowledge of two subjects while analyzing the relationship between them.
t or f
t
the structure where the author describes a whole subject then moves on to the next is called point by point.
t or f
f, subject by subject
The topic sentence of a paragraph or the thesis of an
essay should name the subjects (A and B) and
announce the focus on contrast and/or comparison.
t ro f
t
comparison usually focuses on differences . t or f
f- similarities
contrast usually focused on differences. t or f
t
Try to
compare/contrast two things that share a basis for
comparison (two teachers, two cars, two players, two
air conditioners, etc.).
t or f
t
A comparison that evenly balances the similarities
and differences in two subjects or a comparison that
balances positive and negative elements of two
subjects can satisfy the reader.
t or f
f- confuse
an
argument advances a debatable point, a point that at
least some of your readers will not be inclined to
accept
t or f
t
Rebut Differing Viewpoints meaning acknowledging the other’s point of view. t or f
f , meaning pointing out problems with that
viewpoint.
“Everyone knows that Internet dating is
dangerous.”
what’s wrong with this statement.
it’s a sweeping statement
Occasionally, a paragraph consists of a
single sentence or less.
t or f
t
The purpose is to take a strong stand, and you must support your claim with at least one reasons.
t or f ff
f- three
The purpose of most college writing is to inform, to
persuade, or to entertain.
t or f
t
……………..is a
thesis that includes the main areas of support in the
order you will introduce them
blue print thesis
……………. a visual representation of ideas
clustering
