Writing

Question 1

Argumentative texts

Answer 1

A form of writing in which the author makes a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence.

Question 2

Argument

Answer 2

The main statement of an argumentative text which appears in the introduction; the main point or background for the claim.

Question 3

Claim

Answer 3

Ideas and opinions set forth by the writer.

Question 4

Counterclaim

Answer 4

A reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with another claim.

Question 5

Introduction

Answer 5

Explains to readers what they will be reading about by setting up the main idea (thesis) of the writing (hook/background/claim)

Question 6

Organization

Answer 6

The way a piece of writing is structured

Question 7

Informational Evidence

Answer 7

supports the premise or reason for the claim; (facts, expert opinions, quotes, statistics, and definitions)

Question 8

Literary Evidence

Answer 8

The character’s thoughts, words, or actions that may support an idea or claim.

Question 9

Credible

Answer 9

supported by facts so that it is believable or persuasive

Question 10

Relationships

Answer 10

How ideas are related

Question 11

Cohesion

Answer 11

The flow of sentences and paragraphs from one to another (using words or phrases of transition)

Question 12

Formal Style

Answer 12

Language used in essays, research papers, or formal letters must match the purpose and audience; no slang or text speech is allowed here

Question 13

Concluding statement

Answer 13

Sums up the main purpose of the writing and provides a take-away to the reader (Mic Drop sentence)

Question 14

Topic

Answer 14

what the piece of writing is about (usually one word)

Question 15

Formatting

Answer 15

The way in which a piece of writing is organized (ie: using headings and subheadings)

Question 16

Multimedia

Answer 16

Different ways to present the information: writing, art, presentations, photographs, charts and videos

Question 17

Transition

Answer 17

A word, phrase, or clause that links one idea to the next (For example)

Question 18

Precise Language

Answer 18

Specific and vivid words and phrases used to make meaning more clear.

Question 19

Narrative

Answer 19

A real or imaginary story

Question 20

Event

Answer 20

a single thing that happens to a character or that a character sees

Question 21

Orient the reader

Answer 21

to engage or draw interest to the reader

Question 22

Narrator

Answer 22

The person the writer chooses to tell the story

Question 23

Sequence

Answer 23

The order of events

Question 24

Dialogue

Answer 24

The exact words the characters are saying are usually encased in quotation marks. Each time a new character speaks, a new paragraph begins.

Question 25

Description

Answer 25

Using words or phrases that help the reader feel as though he or she is living in the story

Question 26

Pacing

Answer 26

The speed at which a story is told. This is accomplished by character description, setting, thoughts, use of sensory language or figurative language, details, length of sentences, and dialogue as well as word choice.

Question 27

Reflection

Answer 27

A mental process by which a character analyzes something he or she experienced, heard, or saw.

Question 28

Sensory Language

Answer 28

Allows the reader to experiece the way things look, smell, sound, feel, or taste. (The hot spring smelled like rotten eggs).

Question 29

Conclusion

Answer 29

How the story ends. It can end anywhere but the reader needs to feel like the story is over.

Question 30

Audience

Answer 30

The people who will be reading the story or piece of writing. The writer should adjust the vocabulary to meet the needs of the reader’s understanding of the topic.

Question 31

Writing Process

Answer 31

The order in which a writing should take place. Prewriting (planning), Drafting (first writing with mistakes), Revising and Editing (make it sound better and fix errors), Proofreading (Check one more time from beginning to end), and Publishing (final draft with no mistakes).

Question 32

Research

Answer 32

The gathering of information in order to learn more about a topic

Question 33

Source

Answer 33

a book, article, website, person, or piece of media that contains information

Question 34

Credibility

Answer 34

Using evidence and facts to support the writer’s reasoning allows the writer to be trusted or credible.

Question 35

Paraphrase

Answer 35

To use someone else’s ideas but express them in your own words without changing the meaning. Paraphrases must be cited properly by providing the reader with the name of the original source.

Question 36

Plagiarism

Answer 36

Presenting the words, works, or ideas of someone else as though they are your own (stealing someone else’s ideas).

Question 37

Citation

Answer 37

The way an author lets the readers know that certain information came from someone else other than himself.