ENGL 1301 Semester Content Review

In MLA format, entries on a Works Cited page should be listed in what way?

• Chronologically

• Alphabetically

• Numerically

• Relevance to the essay

When an author is aware of and intentional about the specific ways in which his or her argument presents itself to a reader, the author is using a series of rhetorical ____.

• rhetorical appeals

• rhetorical choices

• rhetorical questions

• rhetorical engagement

The most effective thesis statements are born from topic questions that have been critically reviewed. If a topic question and survive all the rigor of research and prewriting, then it must be ______.

• thoughtful

• critical

• useful

• viable

Which of the following correctly defines the way an author might engage 2 or more sources in an argument (such as with quotes, studies, or paraphrases) for the sake of making his or her own argument stronger or more authoritative?

• using quotes

• mentioning statistics or studies

• summarizing what the sources said

• writing in synthesis

Rhetoric is the root of all argumentative and persuasive speech and writings. Rhetoric is the foundation of the way that we develop arguments. By definition, what phrase do we use to refer to rhetoric today?

Who is known as the father of logical argument, or rhetoric?

When documenting an article in MLA format, the research must include...?

• The brand ofcomputer

• the length of time spent reading the article

• the author(s)

• the abstract

The main purpose of argument is to...

• define

• entertain

• compare

• convince

"Genre conventions" is a phrase referring to...

• how many paragraphs to write

• the expectations of a specific genre

• the writing pattern

• which font(s) are allowed to be used in the formatting

Which of the following appeals best fits this sentence:

As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• kairos