A sentence in a paragraph that summaries what that paragraph is about
1. In last week’s paper my favorite post I read about was the coming innovations in “How to Succeed in Business”, Reed Forgrave’s article.
2. Before the end of the day the workmen promised to fix the bedroom fan, replace a broken door hinge, plumbing in the basement, they would tack down the faulty carpet and try to deliver the new cabinets.
3. Several technicians worked on the corrupt files of James, Alicia, Margaret and Jose.
This is off of owl.purdue.edu:
An analytical paper breaks down an issue or an idea into its component parts, evaluates the issue or idea, and presents this breakdown and evaluation to the audience.
Example of an analytical thesis statement:
An analysis of the college admission process reveals one challenge facing counselors: accepting students with high test scores or students with strong extracurricular backgrounds.
The paper that follows should:
Explain the analysis of the college admission process
Explain the challenge facing admissions counselors
Answer:
I read the book series The Reckoners
Explanation:
Ethos is a mode of persuasion used to convince the audience. It is one of three artistic proofs (ethos, pathos, and logos).
Ethos is also known as ethical appeal and convinces your audience of credibility and character. It is used to prove you are worth listening to. Ethos can be developed by choosing language that is appropriate for the audience and topic (this also means choosing the proper level of vocabulary), making yourself sound fair or unbiased, introducing your expertise, accomplishments or pedigree, and by using correct grammar and syntax.
