English for Academic & Professional Purposes
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What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

  • To outline the main ideas without a specific opinion.
  • To present the author's opinion and major point about a subject. (correct)
  • To discuss various topics that may or may not be related.
  • To summarize the entire essay in a few sentences.

    • Which part of a thesis statement defines what is being talked about?

  • Summary
  • Claim
  • Reason
  • Topic (correct)

    • In the thesis statement 'Registering to vote is important simply because it is our moral and social responsibility,' what is the claim?

  • is our moral duty
  • is important (correct)
  • social responsibility
  • Registering to vote

    • What signifies the controlling idea of an essay?

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    What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

    <p>To introduce the main idea of the paragraph (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a topic sentence function in a paragraph?

    <p>By developing one major point that relates to the thesis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a topic sentence states what is being discussed?

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    What characterizes an implicit topic sentence?

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    Which of the following is NOT part of a thesis statement?

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    What does the reason in a thesis statement provide?

    <p>Details that support the claim. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which position can a topic sentence be found within a paragraph?

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    Which statement accurately differentiates a topic sentence from a thesis statement?

    <p>A topic sentence is specific to a paragraph; a thesis statement is overall for the essay. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the keyword section of a topic sentence usually reflect?

    <p>The writer's opinion or stance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a correct example of a topic sentence?

    <p>Learning new languages is beneficial. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is a correct description of the topic sentence in Paragraph 1?

    <p>It introduces the idea that cats make good pets. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major significance does the invention of Braille represent?

    <p>It was a turning point for the visually impaired. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily examined in Reader Response Theory?

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    Which aspect does Formalism primarily focus on?

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    In the critique of Dead Stars, why is the title significant from a Formalist perspective?

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    What question might a feminist critic ask when analyzing a literary work?

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    Which of the following best describes the goal of criticism as mentioned in the content?

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    Which critical approach is primarily concerned with a reader's personal interpretation?

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    In what way does Feminist Criticism analyze literature?

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    What is a key characteristic of Reader Response Theory?

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    Thesis Statement

    The main argument or point the author makes in an essay.

    Thesis Topic

    The part of the thesis statement that identifies the subject being discussed.

    Thesis Claim

    The part of the thesis statement that expresses the author's opinion or assertion about the topic.

    Thesis Reasons

    The part of the thesis statement that provides reasons or evidence to support the claim.

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    Topic Sentence

    The main idea of a paragraph. It introduces the paragraph's topic and connects it to the main argument of the essay.

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    Dominating Idea

    The idea that the topic sentence presents and the paragraph develops.

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    Paragraph Unity

    The process of connecting all supporting paragraphs to the main argument of the essay.

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    Thesis Direction

    All topic sentences in the paper are related to and support the main argument.

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    What is a topic sentence?

    The main idea of a paragraph, introducing the topic and connecting it to the essay's main argument.

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    Where's a topic sentence?

    Usually the first sentence, but can be elsewhere in the paragraph.

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    What is the 'topic' in a topic sentence?

    The part of the topic sentence that names what the paragraph is about.

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    What are 'keywords' in a topic sentence?

    Words in the topic sentence that reflect the writer's opinion, often supporting the main argument.

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    What are the supporting sentences in a paragraph?

    Sentences that explain, support, or give evidence for the topic sentence.

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    How does a topic sentence connect to the essay?

    The topic sentence should always relate to the main argument (thesis) of the essay.

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    What is an explicit topic sentence?

    The topic sentence directly states the paragraph's main idea without relying on the reader to infer it.

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    What is an implicit topic sentence?

    The topic sentence's main idea is implied, requiring the reader to infer it from supporting details.

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    Reader Response Theory

    A critical analysis of a work that focuses on the reader's subjective experience and interpretation. It emphasizes how the text impacts the reader and their unique understanding, rather than a singular, correct interpretation.

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    Formalism

    A critical approach that examines the form and structure of a text, focusing on its elements like plot, character development, narrative techniques, and stylistic choices.

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    Feminist Criticism

    This critical approach explores how gender roles, power dynamics, and the representation of women are portrayed in literary works. It questions how culture shapes gender expectations and how these ideas are reflected in literature.

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    Marxist Criticism

    A critical theory that analyzes literary works through the lens of class struggle, economic inequalities, and social power. It examines how the text reflects and reinforces or challenges social and economic structures.

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    Formalist Critique

    This type of critique focuses on the intrinsic qualities of the work of art and its specific aspects, such as the composition, the author's choices, and the relationship between the work's form and content. It focuses on the work itself rather than external factors.

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    Reader Response Critique

    A critique that explores the impact of a work of art on the reader, emphasizing their personal interpretations, emotions, and reactions to the content.

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    Feminist Critique

    This is a method of literary criticism that examines how the text represents women and their experiences. It aims to understand the interplay between gender, power, and societal expectations, particularly as they relate to women.

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    Marxist Critique

    A critique that explores the social and economic contexts of a work, revealing how class issues, power dynamics, and social inequalities are represented.

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    Study Notes

    English for Academic & Professional Purposes

    • The lesson focuses on thesis statements, topic sentences, and critique papers.
    • Objectives include differentiating thesis statements from topic sentences, identifying topic sentences in paragraphs, identifying thesis statements in academic texts, distinguishing literary criticism approaches, and selecting the most appropriate literary criticism approach.

    Thesis Statement

    • A thesis statement is the author's central argument or opinion about a subject.
    • It provides the controlling idea for an essay, guiding the direction and unity of the writing.
    • A thesis statement comprises a topic, a claim, and supporting reasons.

    Parts of a Thesis Statement

    • Topic: What the essay is about.
    • Claim: The main opinion or assertion about the topic.
    • Reason/s: Details supporting the claim.

    Drill 1

    • The student is expected to identify the parts of thesis statements. An example is provided.

    Example of a Thesis Statement

    • Example Topic: Vote buying in the Philippines
    • Example Claim: Vote buying in the Philippines is normal
    • Example Reason: Due to poverty and mal-education of a great fraction of voters.

    Identify Thesis Statement Parts

    • Example 1: Cell phone use while driving should be banned, for it creates an unsafe environment for drivers using cell phones but also for other people in nearby vehicles.
    • Example 2: Attending a community college and state university makes sense because the cost is low and the quality of instruction is high.
    • Example 3: Registering to vote is important simply because it is our moral and social responsibility.

    Topic Sentence

    • The topic sentence is the central idea of a paragraph, providing unity by supporting the thesis.
    • It is commonly the first sentence, but can appear elsewhere.
    • Supporting sentences provide further details and information.
    • Implicit and explicit topic sentences exist.

    Parts of a Topic Sentence

    • Topic: What the paragraph is about
    • Keyword/s: Words reflecting the writer's viewpoint.

    Example of a Topic Sentence

    • Example Topic: Vote buying
    • Example Keyword/s: Negative effects

    Drill 2

    • Students will identify the topic sentence of provided paragraphs

    Identify the Topic Sentence of This Paragraph:

    • Example 1: Cats are great pets because they take care of their kittens, and they want to take care of their owners as well.
    • Example 2: First, I went to the wrong classroom for math. I was sitting in the class surrounded by people taking notes.
    • Example 3: The invention of Braille was a major turning point in the history of disability.

    Critique Paper

    • A critique paper is an academic text that assesses, analyzes, and evaluates a work of art or scholarship; including scholarly works, literary texts, films, books, games, and other forms of art.
    • Critique goes beyond fault-finding and aims to clarify both strengths and weaknesses of the subject matter.

    Critical Approaches/Literary Criticism Theories

    • Reader Response Theory: Focuses on the reader's reaction and understanding of the text.
    • Formalism: Focuses on the form of the work, analyzing plot development, character contrasts, and narrative techniques.
    • Feminism: Examines how literature portrays women and societal oppression of women.
    • Marxism: Focuses on socioeconomic factors, including class divisions, in the work’s portrayal.

    Sample Reader-Response Critique

    • Example: The title "Dead Stars" creates a melancholic atmosphere. It displays how love works in unpredictable ways.

    Sample Formalist Critique

    • Example: The title "Dead Stars" relates to the idea that light from distant stars takes years to reach us, signifying that stars may be dead before their light reaches Earth. This metaphor represents Alfredo's love for Julia.

    Feminism

    • Analyses how literature addresses women and societal oppression of women. It considers: -How culture impacts gender -How gender equality, or lack thereof, is depicted in the text -How gender issues are presented in literary works. -Patriarchal ideologies' influence

    Marxism

    • Examines socioeconomic factors and implications of capitalist systems, such as conflicts between the working and elite social class. It analyzes: -Social classes represented in the piece of work -The social class of the writer and characters

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