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Vocab Quiz 1 Flashcards

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Active Voice

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A grammatical construction in which the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.

For example, “The cat chased the mouse.”

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Analogous Evidence

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Evidence that draws parallels between similar situations to support a claim or argument by demonstrating how they are alike in relevant aspects

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Anecdotal Evidence

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Evidence based on personal stories or isolated incidents, rather than systematic research or data, often used to illustrate or support a point

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Antecedent

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The noun or noun phrase to which a pronoun refers. In the sentence “Samantha lost her keys. She looked everywhere for them,” the antecedent of the pronoun “her” is “Samantha”. The pronoun “She” refers to “Samantha”, and “them” refers to “keys”

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Best Practices

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Established methods or techniques considered most effective and efficient for achieving a particular outcome

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Bottom Line

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The most important or fundamental point, conclusion, or result of a discussion or analysis. In business writing this is often placed first in a document!

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Call to Action

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A statement or request in writing that urges the reader to take a specific action, such as “Sign up now” or “Donate today.”

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Complex Sentence

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A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example, “Although it was raining, we went for a walk.”

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Chunking

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The practice of breaking down information into smaller, manageable units to improve comprehension and retention

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Codified

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Formally written down and established, often referring to rules, procedures, or standards that are officially documented

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Compound Sentence

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A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or punctuation. For example, “I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.”

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Compound-Complex Sentence

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

For example, “Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.”

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Concrete Language

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Language that uses specific, tangible details to describe objects, actions, or events, making the writing clear and vivid

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Connotative Meaning

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The emotional or cultural associations connected to a word, beyond its literal definition.

For example, “home” connotes warmth and security

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Criteria

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The standards or principles by which something is judged or evaluated. Criteria are often used to assess the quality, value, or success of a piece of writing or any other work

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Deductive Document

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A type of writing that begins with a general statement or premise and then presents specific evidence or examples to support that premise

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Denotative Meaning

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The literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations

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Descriptive Writing

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Writing that provides detailed and vivid descriptions to help the reader visualize and experience the subject

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Empirical Evidence

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Evidence obtained through observation, experimentation, or research, rather than through personal anecdotes or opinions

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Diction

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The choice and use of words in speech or writing. Influences the tone and style of a pieve and can very based on context, audience, and purpose

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Empathy

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The ability to understand and share the feelings of others, often important in writing to connect with the audience emotionally

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Ethos

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An appeal to credibility and character in writing, aiming to establish the writer’s trustworthiness and authority on a subject

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Expository Writing

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Writing intended to explain, describe, or inform the reader about a specific topic or concept, often used in academic and informational texts

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Figurative Language

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Language that uses words or expressions with meanings different from the literal interpretation, such as metaphors, similes, and personification

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Heading

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A title or label at the top of a section of text that indicates the topic or purpose of that section

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Idiom

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A phrase with a figurative meaning that differs from its literal meaning, such as “kick the bucket” meaning “to die.”

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Implicit Meaning

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Meaning that is suggested or implied but not directly stated in the text

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Independent Clause

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A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought. For example, “She went to the store.”

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Inductive Reasoning

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Reasoning that starts with specific observations or instances and draws a general conclusion from them

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Jargon

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Specialized or technical language used by a particular profession or group, which may be difficult for outsiders to understand

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Lexicon

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The vocabulary of a language or subject, including the set of words and phrases used in a particular context

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Logos

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An appeal to logic and reason in writing, using evidence and rational argument to persuade the audience

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Message-Style Heading

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A heading that conveys a complete message or idea, often used to summarize or highlight the main point of a section

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other, without using “like” or “as.” This creates a symbolic meaning. For example, “Time is a thief.”

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Metrics

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measurable criteria used to evaluate the effectiveness or quality of content. This can include readability, engagement, or adherence to certain stylistic guidelines. In poetry, metrics often refer to the rhythm and patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables

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Modifier

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A word, phrase, or clause that provides additional information about another element in the sentence, such as adjectives and adverbs

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Narrative

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story that is often structured with a beginning, middle, and end

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Organizational Pattern

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The structure or arrangement of information in a document, which can include chronological, cause-and-effect, or problem-solution patterns

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Passive Voice

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A grammatical construction in which the subject of the sentence receives the action expressed by the verb. For example, “The mouse was chased by the cat.”

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Parallelism

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The use of similar grammatical structures or patterns in a series of related words, phrases, or clauses to create rhythm and clarity

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Pathos

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An appeal to emotions in writing, aiming to evoke feelings such as sympathy, anger, or happiness to persuade the reader

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Pejorative Language

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Language that expresses disapproval or negativity, often used to demean or criticize

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a story or argument is presented, including first-person, second-person, or third-person viewpoints

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Positive Messaging

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Framing information in a positive, optimistic way to influence the reader’s perception and response

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Precedent

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An earlier event, action, or decision that is used as an example or guide for future decisions or arguments

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Prescriptive Language

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Language that gives advice or instructions on how to do something or what should be done

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Qualitative Data

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Data that is descriptive and often collected through observation or interviews, focusing on qualities and characteristics

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Quantitative Data

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Data that is numerical and can be measured or counted, often used for statistical analysis

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Question-Style Heading

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A heading that is phrased as a question to engage the reader and indicate the topic or issue being addressed

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Rhetorical Situation

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The context in which writing occurs, including the speaker, audience, and purpose of the communication

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Semantics

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A mental framework or structure that helps organize and interpret information based on prior knowledge and experience

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Schema

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A mental framework or structure that helps organize and interpret information based on prior knowledge and experience

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as” to highlight a similarity between them.

For example, “Her smile was like the sun.”

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Simple Sentence

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A sentence that contains only one independent clause and expresses a single idea. For example, “She writes every day.”

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Specific Language

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Language that is precise and clear, providing exact details and avoiding ambiguity

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Statistical Evidence

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Data collected through statistical methods that is used to support or refute a claim or argument

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Subjective

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Based on personal feelings, opinions, or perspectives rather than objective facts or data

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Subordinate Clause

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A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide context. For example, “Because it was raining.”

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Syntax

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language

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Testimonial Evidence

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Evidence based on statements or opinions from witnesses or experts, often used to support a claim or argument

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Tone

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The attitude or feeling conveyed by the writer or speaker through their choice of words, sentence structure, and style. Tone can range from formal to informal, serious to humorous, and more

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Topic Sentences

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Sentences that express the main idea or point of a paragraph, usually found at the beginning of the paragraph

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Topic-Style Heading

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A heading that indicates the topic of a section, often used to organize content and guide the reader

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Vague Language

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Language that lacks clarity or precision, making it difficult for the reader to understand the exact meaning

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