They Say I Say Chapter 5 Flashcards

What do students have trouble determining?

What is used to determine who is saying what?

What is used to lead into personal opinion?

What makes a personal claim clear to the reader?

What template begins by stating whose opinion it is?

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

What template refutes X's opinion?

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

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

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

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

What is a typical method to clearly identify the source?

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...".

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.