Author's Purpose and Writing Techniques

These flashcards focus on key concepts, terms, and techniques discussed in the lecture regarding the author's purpose and style in writing.

Thesis of the passage

The key to success as a writer is consistent effort, not inherent ability.

Writers' workshops

Events that help writers learn invaluable lessons and improve their craft.

'Rented readers'

A term used to define the value of writers' workshops for aspiring writers.

Independent clauses with 'and'

Used to emphasize multiple benefits of journal writing for writers.

Audience familiarity with publication

The author's belief that her audience has limited familiarity and needs diverse advice.

Tone shift between paragraphs

Transition from offering practical advice to advocating broader principles.

'Repeat 'forget'

Used to suggest a parallel between two distinct ideas that are challenged.

Successful writers

An idea implicitly challenged in the passage, suggesting that talent alone is insufficient.

Dash usage in writing

Primarily used to elaborate on a general claim by providing specific examples.

Persistence vs. stubbornness

A contrast that underscores the importance of continual improvement in writing.

Author's exigence

The uncritical acceptance of an opinion that the author finds problematic.

Assumption about audience

Authors assumes that his audience is familiar with mainstream rhetoric on globalization.

Series of short clauses

Used to convey the author's sense of skepticism towards flat-world proponents' claims.

Relationship between paragraphs 2 and 3

Paragraph 3 presents evidence addressing questions raised in paragraph 2.

Diffusion of English

Acknowledges a valid point in an argument that the author generally opposes.

Environmental risk congregating

Results in dangers that disproportionately affect certain communities.

Absence of coordinated warning systems

Highlights the hazards associated with living in high-risk geographical areas.

Quotation marks around 'international community'

Signal a skeptical tone reflecting the author's doubts about its existence.