Composition I Final Exam Review

Front

How many paragraphs should you have in your essay?

Back

As many as you need.

Front

What is the primary appeal used in advertisements that rely on logic and facts?

Back

Logos.

Front

What is the last paragraph of an essay called?

Back

Conclusion.

Front

What makes up the largest part of a body paragraph?

Back

Supporting details.

Front

What does the occasion refer to in a rhetorical situation?

Back

The time, place, and context.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

Front

What is a transition word or phrase?

Back

Words or phrases that help to connect ideas and maintain flow in writing.

Front

What is the role of supporting details in an essay?

Back

To provide evidence and examples that back up the main idea.

Front

What is the difference between ethos, pathos, and logos?

Back

Ethos appeals to credibility, pathos appeals to emotion, and logos appeals to logic.