Master advanced rhetorical concepts, complex syntax, and stylistic nuance for high-level academic writing.
20 cards
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Distinguish between revision and editing.
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Revision targets the 'big picture'—ideas, organization, tone, and flow. It asks, 'Does this work?' Editing focuses on surface correctness—grammar, mechanics, and spelling. It asks, 'Is this correct?' Always revise before you edit.
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Define 'audience' and its impact on writing.
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The audience is the specific group of readers you intend to reach. It impacts your word choice, tone, level of detail, and sentence structure. Writing for peers differs vastly from writing for experts.
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Identify the purpose of a topic sentence.
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To recognize or establish the identity of someone or something. From Latin idem meaning “the same,” via Late Latin identificare (“to make identical”), related to identitas (“identity”).
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Explain the function of transitions.
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Transitions are words or phrases that link ideas smoothly. They show relationships like addition, contrast, or cause. Without them, writing feels choppy and disconnected; with them, the flow becomes coherent.
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Define 'elaboration' in writing.
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Elaboration is the process of developing an idea by adding explanation, specific details, or evidence. It moves writing from vague generalizations to clear, persuasive, and vivid arguments.
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