Unit 1 writing traits

Question 1

the internal structure of the piece (ex: beginning, middle, end)

Answer 1

Organization

Question 2

the personal **tone **of the author’s message

Answer 2

Voice

Question 3

the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning

Answer 3

Word Choice

Question 4

the **rhythm **and flow of the language

Answer 4

Sentence Fluency

Question 5

the mechanical correctness of the piece (includes spelling, punctuation, and grammar)

Answer 5

Conventions

Question 6

the physical appearance of the piece

Answer 6

Presentation

Question 7

part of the writing process that involves writing a **first attempt **at the whole piece

Answer 7

Draft

Question 8

to make **improvements **to the details, organization, and wording of the writing piece

Answer 8

Revise

Question 9

to **correct errors **in grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, paragraphing in the writing piece

Answer 9

Edit

Question 10

the **main message **of the piece and the details that support it

Answer 10

Ideas

Question 11

The** weather pattern** an area has over a long period of time

Answer 11

Climate

Question 12

Final Stage of writing process that involves creating a final version of the piece

Answer 12

Publish

Question 13

to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people,etc.) in order to note similarities

Answer 13

Compare

Question 14

to examine in order to show unlikeness or differences

Answer 14

Contrast

Question 15

the reason or motive for something that happens

Answer 15

Cause

Question 16

something that happens as the result of something else

Answer 16

Effect

Question 17

any question or matter involving doubt,uncertainty, or difficulty

Answer 17

Problem

Question 18

the answer to any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty

Answer 18

Solution

Question 19

arranged in the order of time

Answer 19

Chronological

Question 20

connected with the topic and purpose

Answer 20

Relevant

Question 21

to add details to; expand

Answer 21

Elaborate

Question 22

the writer’s attitude toward the topic

Answer 22

Tone

Question 23

the writer’s attitude toward the topic

Answer 23

Informative

Question 24

the type of writing meant to provide facts and explanations about a topic

Answer 24

Informative