Vocabulary List 10

Question 1

Compare/ Contrast

Answer 1

An organizational structure in which the writer explores how two or more things
are alike and how they are different.

Question 2

Descriptive Language

Answer 2

The use of various sensory details gives the reader a clear image of what is being described.

Question 3

Questioning

Answer 3

To repetitively ask questions of the audience to catch their attention and help them focus on what’s important.

Question 4

Cause/Effect

Answer 4

An organizational structure in which the writer analyzes both the reasons and the results of an action, event, or trend.

Question 5

Temporal Shift

Answer 5

Time change; it happens when the story moves suddenly to a different time or time period.

Question 6

Figurative Language

Answer 6

Language that departs from the literal meaning of words in order to achieve an effect or make a point.

Question 7

Informative Writing

Answer 7

Writing that examines a topic and conveys ideas, concepts, & information correctly; uses text evidence to prove a point.

Question 8

Central Idea

Answer 8

The unifying element of a piece of text; the author’s message or main point.