Controlling Ideas/Summarizing / Rhetorical Devices

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What is evidence in writing?

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Details, examples, and quotations that support a writer's ideas.

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Define rhetorical device.

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A technique that writers and speakers use to make their arguments more persuasive.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To explain a concept in your own words without using the exact words from the source.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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To give a short explanation of the most important ideas in a text.

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What does rhetoric refer to?

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Persuasive speaking or writing.

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What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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Summarizing gives a brief overview of the main ideas, while paraphrasing restates specific information in your own words.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or argument.

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What are persuasive techniques?

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Methods used to convince an audience, such as emotional appeal, logical reasoning, and credibility.

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What is an argument in writing?

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A statement or series of statements that presents a viewpoint and supports it with evidence.

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What is the role of a counterargument?

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To address opposing viewpoints and strengthen the original argument by refuting them.