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The structure of presenting a side of an issue in an argumentative manner is known as ______.
CLAIM AND COUNTERCLAIM
The type of text that convinces the readers to do or believe something is based on ______.
opinions and emotions
When a writer identifies a problem and addresses it by presenting one or more solutions, it is known as ______.
PROBLEM-SOLUTION
The type of text that starts with a general idea and is elaborated and explained through specific details and examples is ______.
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The phrase '______ along' is an example of a grammatical signal of persuasion.
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A _______________ statement tells the reader how to interpret the significance of the subject under discussion.
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An outline is used in writing papers to know which topic to cover and in what _______________.
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In a sentence outline, the thesis statement, major topics, subtopics, and supporting details are presented in _______________ form.
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Grammatical signals, such as transitional devices, connectors, determiners, and repetitions, are used to maintain _______________ in a text.
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The general to particular pattern of idea development discusses the general topic by presenting specific _______________ that support the topic.
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Study Notes
Expanding the Content of an Outline
- A thesis statement interprets the significance of the subject under discussion.
Types of Outlines
- Sentence outline: presents the thesis statement, major topics, subtopics, and supporting details in sentence form.
- Topic outline: topics in form of words and phrases.
Characters Used in Bullet Formatting
- Roman Numerals
- Capitalized Letters
- Arabic Numerals
- Lowercase Letters
Contents of an Outline
- Thesis statement: one-sentence statement that represents the main idea of an essay.
- Major topics: major phrases/sentences formed from the thesis statement.
- Subtopics: minor phrases/sentences formed from major topics.
- Supporting details: phrases/sentences that provide additional information, prove or clarify the main idea, and explain major and subtopics.
Steps in Writing an Outline
- Choose a topic and establish a purpose.
- Create and organize a list of major topics.
- Make and organize a list of subtopics.
- Review and refine the contents of the outline.
Ideal Development
- Organizing ideas in a logical and clear manner.
- Grammatical signals: transitional devices, connectors, determiners, and repetitions that maintain text coherence.
- Coherence: establishes a logical connection between ideas in sentences and paragraphs.
Patterns of Idea Development
- General to particular: discusses a general topic by presenting specific details that support the topic.
- Cause and effect: examines the relationship between events or actions.
- Claim and counterclaim: presents a side of an issue in an argumentative manner.
- Problem-solution: identifies a problem and addresses it by presenting one or more solutions.
- Persuasion: convinces the reader to do or believe something based on opinions and emotions.
Grammatical Signals and Expressions of Persuasion
- Emphasizing words and phrases: come, join, free, need, must, etc.
- Creating a sense of urgency: urgent, limited time, hurry, etc.
- Highlighting benefits: amazing experience, one of a kind, trusted, etc.
- Appealing to emotions: I believe, I urge, don't miss, etc.
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Learn how to create an effective outline to organize written ideas, including types of outlines, thesis statements, and more. Improve your writing skills with this quiz!
