Core composition vocabulary for structuring and developing an essay, from thesis to conclusion.
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- What is a transition?
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A word or phrase connecting ideas and showing the relationship between them.- What is an expository essay?
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An essay that explains or informs about a topic.- What is supporting evidence?
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Facts, examples, statistics, or expert opinions that prove a claim.- Define ethos.
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A rhetorical appeal based on the speaker's or writer's credibility and character.- What is a rhetorical question?
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A question asked for effect without expecting a literal answer.- What is a thesis statement?
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A sentence presenting the central argument or main idea of an essay.- What is a claim?
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A statement asserted as true, forming the basis of an argument.- What is parallelism?
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The repetition of grammatical structures in successive phrases or clauses.- What does voice refer to in writing?
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The distinctive style and personality of a writer's work.- What is an ad hominem fallacy?
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An attack on the person making an argument, not the argument itself.- What is coherence in writing?
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The quality of ideas making logical sense and fitting together as a whole.- What is a narrative essay?
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An essay that tells a story through personal experience or historical events.- Define pathos.
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A rhetorical appeal based on emotion and emotional response.- What is a concession?
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An acknowledgment of a valid point in the opposing viewpoint.- What is a hook?
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An opening sentence designed to capture the reader's attention.
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