Writing Flashcards
(21 cards)
In an outline what is used for topic sentences?
Roman numerals
What should your title accomplish?
Topic & Focus
In an outline what is used for the first level of sub-topics (the level below topic sentence)
Letters
What would you call the main argument of an essay?
Thesis statement
Words or phrases used to help show connections in an essay is called what?
Transitional phrases
The main idea of a paragraph if often stated where?
Topic sentence
The thesis statement is generally found where?
At the end of the introduction
What type of essay tries to explain factual information
Expository
This type of essay tries to convince the reader to do or believe something
Persuasive
What are the qualities of a strong thesis?
Focused and clear
What are some thesis statement styles
List, contrast, & straight forward
What does the word unity mean
Connection
What is a rubric
Grading standards
What should main body paragraph attempt to accomplish
Support thesis and topic
What are the 3 main aspects of writing
Style, content, & conventions
What traits make up quality style
Fluency, voice, & word choice
What traits make up quality content
Ideas, support, & organization
What traits make up conventions
Grammar & format
Thesis is to an essay as topic sentence is to a ……..
Paragraph
What is voice
Voice is tone. Tells if you are educated
What are the standard margins for a formal essay
1 inch
