Exordium: I plan to grab the reader’s attention with a shocking statement or a quote. I found a great quote that states” you can define a word only with other words.” I thought the quote was brilliant and also related to my topic. This quote will lead into my topic well and make a valid point at the same time. By putting this as the first line, I imagine the reader will be intrigued to know what word I am trying to define, and therefore their attention will have been grabbed. I haven’t fully decided what my main point/argument will be, but I think I could work this quote in regardless.
Narratio: For background information, i started out by diferentiating similar terms of the lexical realm. I examined the terms cant/argot, jargon, and slang. This was a priority, because people need to know the difference between the terms before I delve into my paper. I also included a good amount of detail about the general development of the English language in the body of my paper. Some of this information could be used in the introduction. There is a rather large amount of background information, so i may just pick and choose important pieces for the introduction. There is a possibility that i may leave some of the background information where it is in the essay and find more to construct a better introduction with.
Propositio: I am still having a rather difficult time finding a definite main thesis or claim. I am leaning towards the idea of examining the effects slang has on our language, and whether it is an evolution or degradation of our language.
Partitio: In my paper, I often brought up claims or information that were supported with sources and references. I would then usually comment on them with my own personal opinion and give my insights whether i agree or disagree with the claims being presented. For example, i discuss prescriptivists and descriptivists and their common views on our language. I use support from source, but then give my own opinion and stance on the subject.
Confutatio: I just gave the example about the differing views of the prescriptivists and descriptivists. These are two opposing viewpoints on the subject of language and its development (or lack thereof). I identify both of their stand points because that illustrates the to extreme views on either end of the spectrum. Once both of the party’s viewpoints have been stated, information opposing the views of the other party can be made. With both the prescriptivist and descriptivist stances being discussed, there is no bias because both give compelling arguments.
Confirmatio: Sub-topics found in my paper are: Differentiation between cant/argot, jargon, and slang. Who uses slang and why? The formation and development of the English language. Differing views on the development/degradation of our language along with my personal opinion. For some sub-topics, i support them with facts and definitions. Some information still needs to be cited. i also support sub-topics with cause and effect. The development of our language is a cause and effect situation. The more we advance as a culture, the more words are needed to describe the new things we create. Many of my sub-topics are clarified with examples. Of course, there is always room for more types of support. I think i will try to add an analogy and maybe even some statistics.
As of right now, the thoughts in my essay seems sort of scattered. The information has a flow, but is not in a logical order to support the claim. I like that the background information is in the beginning of the essay, because it is important to know that information first. The rest of the essay needs more organization though. I have good ideas spread throughout the essay after the background information, but they seem out of line. After the background information has been presented, i need to bring up a sub-topic, support it, add opinion (if needed), and then relate the topic back to the main point.
Peroratorio: At this point in time, I am unsure of how to fully conclude my essay. I am still working on a solid claim; once i have a claim and an introduction, a conclusion will come. I need to get the reader interested in what they truly think about the topic by the end. If my essay is successful the reader will already be thinking about their view point, and i will perhaps get them to decide whether the believe if language is evolving of degrading. I will end the conclusion with a look into the future. I would like to ask the reader what they think will happen to our language in the next 10 or even 25 years. With that question I might also be able to incorporate a call to action. Depending on what people think about our language by the end, the will have reason to go out and try to make a change to our language as they see fit.
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Looks like everything is falling into place. You are getting really close to finishing it off. You mentioned you were still having trouble with a thesis but had at least one idea that sounded pretty good. tie in that thesis, wrap everything around it, and you will be good to go.