First Year Composition Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Reading is the first step in the ___

writing process

Good academic writers are also ___

critical readers

Critical readers leave their mark on what they read.

True

Annotating is your ___

first act of composing Signup and view all the answers

Annotating means ___

leaving your mark on the page Signup and view all the answers

Critical reading is sometimes called ___

active reading Signup and view all the answers

When you annotate a text, your notes may address the author's arguments and evidence.

True Signup and view all the answers

The marks you leave on a page might indicate your own ideas and questions, links to other texts, even your gut response to the ___

writer's argument Signup and view all the answers

Annotating your readings benefits you twice.

True Signup and view all the answers

The first time annotating benefits you, it is easier to participate in class discussions if you have already marked which passages?

passages Signup and view all the answers

By marking key ideas in a text and making connections to other texts, you have begun the process of ___

writing the essay Signup and view all the answers

When you start writing the first draft of your essay, you can quote the passages you have already marked based on your ___

notes you have already made to yourself Signup and view all the answers

When you study how writers influence through language, you are analyzing the ___ of what you read.

rhetoric Signup and view all the answers

When you identify a writer's purpose, you are performing a ___

rhetoric analysis Signup and view all the answers

We discuss the writer's purpose for writing and the types of claims and evidence.

True Signup and view all the answers

The ___ is what moves a writer to write.

situation Signup and view all the answers

The urgency of a writer's argument is not always triggered by ___

a single situation; it is often multifaceted Signup and view all the answers

The ___ for writing an essay may be to respond to a particular situation.

purpose Signup and view all the answers

The purpose also can be what a writer is trying to accomplish.

True Signup and view all the answers

___ are assertions that authors must justify and support.

Claims Signup and view all the answers

The _, or _ ___, is the controlling idea of a writer's main point.

thesis; main claim Signup and view all the answers

Hirsch states that:

"To be culturally literate is to possess the basic information needed to thrive in the modern world." Signup and view all the answers

A writer's language can help us identify his or her ___

audience Signup and view all the answers

Audience refers to ___

the readers whose opinions and actions the writer hopes to influence or change Signup and view all the answers

The way the preface unfolds suggests that Hirsch is writing for an audience that is familiar with a certain ___

genre Signup and view all the answers

Genre refers to ___

type of writing: the formal argument Signup and view all the answers

Hirsch appears not actually ___

"culturally literate" Signup and view all the answers

Once you identify how writers make arguments, look critically at what works in making a persuasive argument; then you will be able to make use of their ___ in your own writing.

strategies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Writing Process and Critical Reading

Reading initiates the writing process, essential for effective composition.
Good academic writers possess critical reading skills, enabling them to evaluate texts thoroughly.

Importance of Annotation

Annotating a text serves as the first act of composing, facilitating engagement with the material.
Annotations involve leaving personal comments and questions on the page, enhancing understanding of the writer's argument.

Active Reading Practices

Critical reading, also known as active reading, encourages interaction with the text.
Effective annotations address key questions regarding the author's arguments, relevance of issues, and the legitimacy of evidence.

Benefits of Annotation

Annotating readings aids in class participation by highlighting important passages.
Marking key ideas not only informs discussion but also kickstarts the essay writing process.

Rhetoric and Writing Analysis

Analyzing the rhetoric of a text involves examining how writers influence through language.
Performing a rhetoric analysis focuses on the writer's purpose, audience, claims, and types of evidence.

Elements of Argumentative Writing

Essential aspects discussed include the writer's perspective on the situation, intended audience, and types of claims made.
Situations motivating writers to respond are complex and multifaceted, not triggered by a single event.

Purpose and Claims in Writing

The purpose behind writing an essay often responds to specific situations.
Claims are assertions requiring justification and support through evidence and logical reasoning.

Thesis and Audience Identification

A thesis, or main claim, serves as the guiding idea of an essay, helping readers track the argument.
Understanding the audience—those the writer aims to influence—is crucial in shaping the essay's tone and content.

Genre Awareness

Awareness of genre, or the type of writing, influences how arguments are constructed and presented.
Identifying strategies used by successful writers enhances one's own argumentative writing skills.

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This quiz consists of flashcards covering key concepts from Chapter 2 of First Year Composition. It focuses on the relationship between reading and writing, emphasizing the importance of critical reading skills for academic writers.

First Year Composition Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Reading is the first step in the ___

Good academic writers are also ___

Critical readers leave their mark on what they read.

Annotating is your ___

Annotating means ___

Critical reading is sometimes called ___

When you annotate a text, your notes may address the author's arguments and evidence.

The marks you leave on a page might indicate your own ideas and questions, links to other texts, even your gut response to the ___

Annotating your readings benefits you twice.

The first time annotating benefits you, it is easier to participate in class discussions if you have already marked which passages?

By marking key ideas in a text and making connections to other texts, you have begun the process of ___

When you start writing the first draft of your essay, you can quote the passages you have already marked based on your ___

When you study how writers influence through language, you are analyzing the ___ of what you read.

When you identify a writer's purpose, you are performing a ___

We discuss the writer's purpose for writing and the types of claims and evidence.

The ___ is what moves a writer to write.

The urgency of a writer's argument is not always triggered by ___

The ___ for writing an essay may be to respond to a particular situation.

The purpose also can be what a writer is trying to accomplish.

___ are assertions that authors must justify and support.

The ___, or ___ ___, is the controlling idea of a writer's main point.

Hirsch states that:

A writer's language can help us identify his or her ___

Audience refers to ___

The way the preface unfolds suggests that Hirsch is writing for an audience that is familiar with a certain ___

Genre refers to ___

Hirsch appears not actually ___

Once you identify how writers make arguments, look critically at what works in making a persuasive argument; then you will be able to make use of their ___ in your own writing.

Study Notes

Writing Process and Critical Reading

Importance of Annotation

Active Reading Practices

Benefits of Annotation

Rhetoric and Writing Analysis

Elements of Argumentative Writing

Purpose and Claims in Writing

Thesis and Audience Identification

Genre Awareness

Studying That Suits You

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