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What is Relevant Evidence?
Evidence that directly supports your thesis and argument.
What is Strategic Evidence?
Evidence chosen thoughtfully to maximize impact on the reader.
Define Thesis Statement.
A clear, concise, and debatable statement of your main argument.
What is Rhetorical Situation?
The context of a communication act, including audience, purpose, and message.
What is Evidence Analysis?
Explaining how the evidence supports your argument and impacts the reader.
Define Paraphrasing.
Restating someone else's ideas in your own words.
What is Contextual Information?
Background information (historical, cultural) that sheds light on the text.
What is a quotation?
Directly citing text from a source to support your argument.
Define literary devices.
Techniques used by authors to convey deeper meaning (imagery, symbolism).
What is author's purpose?
The reason an author writes something, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.
What are the key components of a strong thesis statement?
Clear, arguable, specific, and directly addresses the prompt.
How do you ensure evidence consistently supports your thesis?
By explicitly connecting each piece of evidence back to the thesis, explaining its relevance.
What is the importance of considering the rhetorical situation?
It helps you tailor your argument and evidence to be most persuasive for your audience and purpose.
How does analyzing literary devices strengthen an argument?
It reveals deeper meanings and supports interpretations, providing concrete evidence for your claims.
What is the role of context in argumentation?
Provides background information that enhances understanding and strengthens the persuasiveness of the argument.
What makes evidence 'strategic' in argumentation?
It's chosen specifically to have the greatest impact on the reader and most effectively support the thesis.
How does paraphrasing contribute to building an argument?
It allows you to simplify complex ideas and integrate them seamlessly into your own analysis.
What is the difference between summarizing and analyzing evidence?
Summarizing restates the evidence; analyzing explains how it supports your argument and impacts the reader.
Why is variety in evidence important?
It makes your argument more robust and persuasive by appealing to different aspects of the topic.
How does understanding the author's purpose help in building an argument?
It provides insight into their motivations and helps you interpret their choices effectively.
What is the strategy of using direct quotations and how is it used?
Using an author's exact words to emphasize a point and provide direct support. Must be analyzed, not just dropped in.
What is the strategy of paraphrasing and how is it used?
Restating an author's ideas in your own words to clarify or simplify complex concepts. Useful for summarizing main points.
What is the strategy of literary analysis and how is it used?
Examining literary devices (imagery, symbolism) to reveal deeper meaning and support an interpretation. Connects devices to overall message.
What is the strategy of providing contextual information and how is it used?
Offering historical or cultural background to help the reader understand the text's significance and relevance. Adds depth to the analysis.
What is the strategy of appealing to the audience and how is it used?
Tailoring your argument and evidence to resonate with the intended audience. Considers their values and beliefs.
What is the strategy of using a variety of evidence and how is it used?
Mixing quotations, paraphrasing, literary analysis, and context to create a well-rounded and persuasive argument. Prevents monotony.
What is the strategy of making connections and how is it used?
Linking evidence back to the thesis statement to show how it supports the main argument. Reinforces the central claim.
What is the strategy of explaining the effect of evidence and how is it used?
Analyzing how the evidence impacts the reader and contributes to the overall message. Goes beyond simply stating what the evidence is.
What is the strategy of identifying the main idea and how is it used?
Determining the core message the author is trying to convey. Provides a foundation for building an argument.
What is the strategy of close reading and how is it used?
Carefully examining the text to identify key themes, ideas, and rhetorical devices. Essential for understanding the author's purpose.