Reading Comprehensive Knowledge Flashcards
Know the definition of this word: Ambivalent
having mixed feelings
Know the definition of this word: Didactic
Intended to teach/instruct
Know the definition of this word: Indignant
Feeling/showing anger at unfair treatment
Know the definition of this word: Pendantic
Overly concerned with minor details
Know the definition of this word: Sardonic
Grimly mocking or cynical
Know the definition of this word: Reverent
showing deep respect/admiration
Know the definition of this word: Apathetic
showing lack of interest/concern
Know the definition of this word: Wistful
full of yearning; melancholy longing
What is Expository mode of text?
informing about a topic; only facts
T/F: Technical writing is a type of Persuasive writing
False, technical writing is a type of expository writing
What is Technical mode of text?
A type of expository text, but it informs/directs someone on how to do something using TECHNICAL words (words that have specialized meaning in a particular field; focuses on complex topics)
What is Persuasive mode of text?
AKA Argumentative; goal is to convince
What is Descriptive mode of text?
uses vivid detail; involved all 5 senses with many adjectives and adverbs
What is Narrative mode of text?
story
Where would you find Expository writing, compared to Technical writing?
Expository:
- Textbooks/Encyclopedia
- Newspaper article
- Manuals
Technical
- Manuals
- How to Guide
- Assembly Instructions
What are the 4 types of sentence strucutres? Be able to describe what each is
Procedural: explains process using step by step instructions using technical writing
Compare and Contrast: Finds similarities and differences
Cause and Effect: analyzes reasons for cause and outcomes/effect of situations
Problem and Solution: Introduce problem, suggest solution, and usually concludes by asking reading to take action
Problem and solution sentence strucutres are often used in _______ essays
Persuasive
Cause and Effect sentence structure are often used in ______ essays
Expository
Know the definition of this word: Indifferent
having no interest/sympathy; unconcerned
How do Primary, Seconday, and Tertiary sources differ?
Primary Source: first hand account of an event/person/art
Secondary source: interpret/analyze primary source; author was NOT at event
Tertiary Source: organize, index, and compile other sources; usually not attributed to an author
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Memoir
Primary
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Research Reports
Primary
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Autobiography
Primary
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Novels
Primary
(novels are primary sources for the era/time period that it was PUBLISHED, but it a seconday source for the time period it is referring to. For example, a novel written about slavery during the 1700s, but was published in the 1900s is used as a primary source for the 1900s because it reflects the values, attitude, and language of that era. it is a secondary source for the 1700s)
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Textbook/Encyclopedia
Secondary (can also be tertiary)
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Anthology
Secondary
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Biography
Secondary
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Magazine
Secondary
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Podcoast
Secondary
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Almanac
Tertiary
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Guidebooks
Teritary
Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Directories
Tertiary
What is found at the beginning of a book that shows chapters and page numbers
Table of Contents
What is found at the end of a book with an alphabetical order of topics with page numbers
Index
What is found at the end of a book with alphabetized key words with their definitions
Glossary
What gives interesting facts/extra information about a topic
Side Bar
What shows data in an easy to read form?
Graphs/Tables
What shows chronological order of events?
Timeline
What is a text feature that is used to make words stand out in the text?
Bold and Italics
What is a text feature that makes information in an easy to read list
Bullet points
What is found at the bottom of a page that is used to reference further work or explanation
Footnote
What is found at the end of a paper that is used to reference further work
Endnote
What lists the books, articles, and other sources consulted or referenced in a paper?
Bibliography
Similar to works cited page
What is used to include supplementary material that is not essential to the main text but is helpful for providing deeper insights, such as raw data sets, additional charts, or detailed methodologies?
Appendix
What gives you literal definitions and part of speech of a word?
Dictionary
What gives you synonym and anytonyms?
Thesaurus
What is a metaphor?
Two unlike objects are compared (without using “like” or “as”)
Ex: Laughter is the best medicine
What is a simile?
Two unlike objects are compared using “like” or “as”
They fought like cats and dogs
What is personification?
Assigning human attributes to something non-human
The wind howled at night
What is hyperbole?
Using extreme exaggeration to make a point
I slept like a rock last night
What is an Idiom?
a widely used expression that is different from its literal meaning
Dont beat around the bush
What is Onomonopia?
words are formed based upon the sound with which it is associated with
Boom! Clap!
What is an oxymoron?
two contradictory words are used in combination within a sentenc
Jumbo shrimp
What is a synecdoche?
uses a part of something to refer to the whole of it
Do you like my new wheels?
What is alliteration?
occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
Clary closed her cluttered clothes closet.
