Empoword

Part Two: Text Wrestling 189 Chapter Vocabulary Vocabulary Definition analysis the cognitive process and/or rhetorical mode of studying constituent parts to demonstrate an interpretation of a larger whole. evidence a part or combination of parts that lends support or proof to an arguable topic, idea, or interpretation. synthesis a cognitive and rhetorical process by which an author brings together parts of a larger whole to create a unique new product. Examples of synthesis might include an analytical essay, found poetry, or a mashup/remix. Thesis (statement) a 1-3 sentence statement outlining the main insight(s), argument(s), or concern(s) of an essay; not necessary in every rhetorical situation; typically found at the beginning of an essay, though sometimes embedded later in the paper. Also referred to as a “So what?” statement.