Unit 2: Conventions, Writing to Sources, and Speaking & Listening

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  1. direct object
    the object that receives the direct action of the verb
    A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of an action verb.
  2. indirect object
    the object that is the recipient or beneficiary of the action of the verb
    An indirect object appears with a direct object and names the person or thing that something is given to or done for.
  3. analysis
    literary criticism considering the structure of a text
    Write an analysis of the text that identifies the qualities the author associates with summer at different points in her life.
  4. panel
    a group of people gathered for a special purpose
    In a small group, hold a panel discussion on how the attitudes and opinions of others do or do not shape one's beliefs.
  5. predicate
    the constituent of a sentence containing the verb
    A predicate nominative is a noun or a pronoun that renames the subject of the sentence.
  6. expository
    serving to expound or set forth
    Write an expository essay in which you update Neil Postman's examination of TV news by analyzing the pros and cons of a twenty-first century news source.
  7. journal
    a daily written record of experiences and observations
    Compare and contrast the ways in which two different forms of media cover a story about a famous person. Write a journal entry in which you explain your findings.
  8. punctuation mark
    a symbol that helps one read and understand written text
    Punctuation marks are symbols that clarify the meanings of sentences.
  9. punctuation
    a symbol that helps one read and understand written text
    Punctuation marks are symbols that clarify the meanings of sentences.
  10. colon
    a punctuation mark used after a word introducing a series
    A colon (:) is used mainly to list items following an independent clause.
  11. semicolon
    a punctuation mark used to connect independent clauses
    A semicolon (;) is used to join independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.
  12. ellipsis
    a mark indicating that words have been omitted
    Ellipsis points (...) show that text has been omitted or an idea has not been expressed.
  13. abstract
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
    Write an abstract of "Libraries Face Sad Chapter." An abstract is a summary of a work. Abstracts are often included in research databases and other reference sources.
  14. persuasive
    intended or having the power to induce action or belief
    Then, write a persuasive speech in which you convince your audience to use the library more.
  15. clause
    an expression including a subject and predicate
    A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.
  16. independent clause
    a section in a complex sentence that can stand alone
    An independent clause can stand by itself as a complete sentence.
  17. dependent clause
    a section in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone
    A dependent clause cannot stand by itself. It needs additional information to make sense.
  18. proposal
    something suggested, as a plan or assumption
    Write a proposal to a local, state, or national official or to a government agency about the idea of creating "I Have a Dream Day" to be celebrated on the day the speech was given.
Created on Mon Oct 12 15:16:39 EDT 2020 (updated Wed Oct 14 11:18:06 EDT 2020)

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