2024 Composition One Final Exam Review Game

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What is a working thesis?

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A statement of your main point in its trial or rough-draft form.

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What are logical fallacies?

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Errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument.

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What does connotation mean?

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The emotional associations surrounding a word’s meaning.

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What is tone in writing?

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The writer's attitude toward their subject matter and audience.

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What is flippancy?

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Questionable humor; sounding too flip, hip, or bored.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A clear and concise statement that presents the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is denotation?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What is sentimentality in writing?

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An excessive emotional response that can be perceived as insincere or overly sentimental.

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What is jargon?

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Specialized terminology associated with a particular field or area of study.

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What is colloquial language?

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Informal language used in everyday conversation.