Deck 6 Flashcards
(19 cards)
conjunction
a word that joins words or groups of words
connotation
what a word suggests beyond its basic dictionary definition
denotation
the strict, specific dictional meaning of a word
dependent clause
a subordinate clause, one that cannot stand alone as a sentence
descriptive
writing that makes the reader see, hear, feel, taste, or smell something
development
support of ideas in a written work through explanations, reasoning, or examples
diction
choice of words
drafting
producing the first written version of the piece of writing
editing
removing errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, or usage
essay
a group of related paragraphs that develops a central idea in a well-organized manner
ethos
the character or quality of a speaker or writer as reflected in his work
evidence
details from source materials that support the claim
explicit
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
informative
writing that informs the reader by explaining ideas and presenting facts
fact
something that is known to be true
fallacies
common errors in reasoning that will undermine the logic of your argument.
form
the structure and length of a piece of writing
fragment
usually a phrase or dependent clause that has been mistakenly capitalized and punctuated as if it were a sentence
implicit
implied though not plainly expressed
