They Say I Say Chapter 5 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What do students have trouble determining?

Whether a claim is the author's or someone else's

What is used to determine who is saying what?

Voice markers

What is used to lead into personal opinion?

Transitional words

What makes a personal claim clear to the reader?

Direct and authoritative tone Signup and view all the answers

What template begins by stating whose opinion it is?

My view, however, contrary to what X has argued, is that... Signup and view all the answers

What template points out something X missed AND shares their opinion?

X overlooks..., which I consider an important point about... Signup and view all the answers

What template refutes X's opinion?

X's assertion that...does not fit the facts Signup and view all the answers

Anyone familiar with Ultimate Frisbee should agree that it belongs in the Olympics.

True Signup and view all the answers

Most athletes will tell you that exercising while dehydrated is dangerous.

True Signup and view all the answers

Fitzgerald scholar Matthew J. Bruccoli is right that...

The Great Gatsby does not have any comforting messages Signup and view all the answers

Anyone familiar with The Great Gatsby should agree that Gatsby has noble intentions with Daisy, despite Tom's disapproval.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical method to clearly identify the source?

Beginning sentences with Author/I argue... Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Claims and Opinions

Students often struggle to identify whether a claim originates from the author or another source.
Voice markers are essential for clarifying who is expressing a particular opinion in a piece of writing.

Transitioning into Personal Opinion

Transitional words effectively introduce a personal perspective or opinion.
A direct and authoritative tone enhances clarity when making a personal claim to the reader.

Templates for Expressing Opinion

Starting with a clear acknowledgment of the original viewpoint: "My view, however, contrary to what X has argued, is that..."
Critiquing another standpoint: "X overlooks..., which I consider an important point about..."
Refuting an opposing argument: "X's assertion that...does not fit the facts."

Contextual Examples

Individuals acquainted with Ultimate Frisbee may agree it deserves a place in the Olympics.
Most athletes recognize the dangers of exercising while dehydrated.
Scholar Matthew J. Bruccoli asserts that The Great Gatsby lacks comforting messages, emphasizing its critical narrative tone.

Analyzing Literary Perspectives

Readers familiar with The Great Gatsby often acknowledge Gatsby's noble intentions towards Daisy, despite disapproval from Tom.
A common technique to pinpoint the source of an argument is to begin sentences with "Author" or "I argue...".

Description

Test your understanding of key concepts from Chapter 5 of 'They Say I Say'. This set of flashcards covers important vocabulary and definitions related to effective argumentation and clarity in writing. Use these cards to prepare for discussions and improve your writing skills.