a short narrative or story

Develops and Defends!

(a position or debates a topic)

the intended target group for a message

the writers distinctive way of speaking based on word CHOICE and sentence structure

the reason an author writes

"everyone is doing it" mentality

inclination, feeling, or OPINION

about a subject that is often preconceived or unreasoned

a logical fallacy

an argument that includes the

very point that one is trying to prove

**often repeats the point**

an assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue

the words, sentences, or passages that precede, follow, or surround a specific word

a viewpoint that OPPOSES an author's thesis or claim

the quality of having reliable and trustworthy characteristics

an electronic text

a stage in the writing process to correct mechanics, grammar, and spelling

specific details, facts, research that support an inference or idea

A logically incorrect argument or fallacy that is NOT supported by data

two or more words, phrases, or ideas placed close together in order to compare them

important ideas throughout a work that support the central message, theme, tone

a term or phrase that has STRONG EMOTIONAL overtones

an incorrect or problematic argument that is not based on sound reasoning

integration of two or more modes of communication

the pattern an author constructs as he or she ORGANIZES his or her ideas and provides supporting details

restate the entire text in your own words

a credible or believable source

a literary device that repeats the same word or phrase

a technique an author or speaker uses to influence or persuade an audience

to reduce large sections of text to important points and main ideas

bringing two or more elements to produce something more complex

an characteristic of the text outside the main body the main body of the text that helps convey meaning

Ex. Headings, bolded text, etc.

the author's particular attitude