https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n List a concept, word, that might help students in preparing for the final multiple choice exam in Module 8. en-us 2018-05-21 19:59:32 UTC 2018-05-30 05:29:50 UTC hello@padlet.com bvancitters1 https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/262496353 The textbook, in chapter 10, covers nine rhetorical modes and what each does.  They are narrative, illustration, description, classification, process analysis, definition, comparison-contrast, cause and effect, and persuasion/argumentation.]]> 2018-05-21 20:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/262496353 https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/262510340 In chapter 8 we learned how to write a thesis statement. A thesis statement is the big idea, or controlling idea, you want to present in an essay. A thesis statement is often one sentence long, and it states your point of view. The thesis statement is not the topic of the piece of writing but rather what you have to say about that topic and what is important to tell readers.]]> 2018-05-21 21:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/262510340 https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/263231674 Section 9.3  Chronological order  is mostly used in expository writing, which is a form of writing that narrates, describes, informs, or explains a process. When using chronological order, arrange the events in order that they actually happened, or will happen if you are giving instructions.]]> 2018-05-24 04:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/263231674 https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/263762429  In chapter 10, section 10.8, It stated, that by adding visual elements to a persuasive argument, it can strengthen its persuasive effect. Quantitative visuals present data graphically (Bars and pie charts). Qualitative visual present images to appeal an audience emotions (Photographs and pictorial). ]]> 2018-05-26 06:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/263762429 https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/264348581 An illustration essay clearly explains a main point using evidence. Description essays should describe something vividly to the reader using strong sensory details. The purpose of classification is to break a subject into smaller, more manageable, more specific parts. A process analysis essay explains how to do something, how something works, or both. A compare-and-contrast essay analyzes two subjects by either comparing them, contrasting them, or both. The purpose of persuasion in writing is to convince or move readers toward a certain point of view, or opinion.]]> 2018-05-29 18:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/264348581 https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/264433737 In chapter 9, section 9.1, it stated, the qualities of a strong thesis statement. This qualities are listed as follow: Specificity, Precision, Ability to be argued, Ability to be demonstrated, Forcefulness, and Confident. ]]> 2018-05-30 05:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bvancitters1/mzsxa9xs1y9n/wish/264433737