EAPP/EASP 2nd Quarter Review

A main contention, stating the writer’s viewpoint or position on an issue supporting reasons, explanations and evidence, presented in a logical, reasoned manner.

• argument

• audience

• debate

• dialogue

It is clearly stated in the first or second paragraph.

• main contention

• argument

• main paragraph

• main sentence

It is an important element of a fully developed argument.

• rebuttal

• debate

• negotiation

• argumentation

It is everyone who reads, views or listens to a text.

• audience

• reader

• watcher

• listeners

It is the mood or feeling of the 'language used by a writer or speaker.

• tone

• style

• vibration

• pitch

It refers to both the selection of individual words, and to the way in which words are combined to form phrases and sentences.

• style

• tone

• volume

• genre

Style generally uses longer, more complex sentences and a varied, sophisticated vocabulary.

• formal language

• informal language

• neutral language

• assertive language

Contractions are relatively common, and slang or colloquial words and phrases are often used.

• informal language

• formal language

• passive language

• assertive language

It is lies between formal and informal language.

• standard register

• register

• stable register

• argumentative register

They include images (still or moving) as well as design elements such as typography, color, layout, borders and backgrounds.

• Visual elements

• Visual style

• Visual products

• Visual picture