EBW Review

What does TAG stand for?

• Title, Author, Genre
• Type, Architecture, Genre
• The first sentence
• The last sentence

What best defines a summary?

• A brief account of the main points of something

• A detailed analysis

• A collection of chapter titles

• An in-depth discussion of a topic

What distinguishes a claim from a simple statement?

• Use of evidence in the statement with personal pronouns

• Personal opinions that cannot be argued

• Descriptive language with personal pronouns

• A direct assertion that can be argued (without personal pronouns)

What does the term 'premise' typically refer to in the context of a response to literature?

• A conclusion derived from reasoning

• A reason that supports the claim and is the first sentence of a body paragraph

• A summary of a complex concept or work

• A detailed explanation of an idea

What does the term "intro to evidence" typically refer to in academic writing?

• A brief overview of the main arguments of the paper

• The initial sentences or phrases that set up the context for the evidence

• The conclusion where the evidence is summarized

• A detailed description of the methodology used to gather evidence

What is typically included in the "evidence" section of a paragraph?

• A direct quote from the text that supports the premise and the claim

• A summary of the main ideas presented in the text

• A personal reflection on the text's impact on the reader

• A counter-argument that challenges the main claim

What role does the "evidence" play in a body paragraph?

• It introduces the main topic of the essay.

• It explains how the evidence supports the premise and the claim

• It concludes the paragraph by summarizing the main points.

• It connects the paragraph back to the thesis statement.

Identify the best claim:

• Every student in the 8th grade dislikes mathematics.

• From the details provided, it's clear that Sarah was responsible for the lost book.

• Sarah's laughter suggests she knows where the lost book is.

• Canada is known for its extremely cold winters.

What does the introductory paragraph include?

• Claim, summary, RTL
• TAG, summary, claim
• TAG, summary, premise
• Thesis, premise, tag

What should each body paragraph include?

• Premise, Intro to Evidence, Evidence, Justification
• Premise, Intro to Evidence, Summary, Justification
• Summary, Premise, Intro to Evidence, Evidence
• Summary, Premise, Intro to Evidence, Justification