Academic Power Verbs
To examine two things and find their similarities is called what?
compare
The main statement or position a writer takes, which they must prove with evidence, is called what?
claim
A group of lines in a poem that function like a paragraph is called what?
a stanza
A pronoun like "it" , "they", or "this" that does not have a clear noun it is referring back to is called what?
vague pronoun
True or false. An author can use a narrative technique (like a story) inside an expository text to help convey a point.
True
To examine two things to find their differences is called what?
contrast
The opposite view of the writer's claim, used to show the writer has considered other perspectives, is called what?
counterclaim
Tools like rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, and use of figurative language are called what?
poetic techniques
A sentence where the subject is the one "doing" the action is written in _________ voice.
active
This happens when a writer uses a counterclaim and then elaborates on why that opposing view is incorrect.
rebuttal.
This verb means to communicate a message, feeling, or idea.
convey
This term refers to giving credit to a source or author when using their ideas or quotes.
attributions
Strategies used in non-fiction writing to inform readers are what?
expository techniques
A sentence where the subject is recieving the action is written in _________ voice.
passive
Is the sentence writte in active or passive voice? "The 6th Grade Blueprint was studied by the students."
passive voice
This verb requires a writer to add more details, evidence, or specific examples to a basic statement.
elaborate
What are facts, statistics, details, or quotations that directly support a specific claim or main idea called?
relevant evidence
Tools like dialogue, pacing, and flashback are used to tell stories, develop characters, and engage readers.
narrative techniques
"She made a cake for them, and they liked it." This sentence contains this specific grammar error.
vague pronoun. Who is "they"?
If a poem has three stanzas and each one describes a different season, the poet is using this structual technique to convey the passage of time.
chronological order or sequential
How the author feels about a topic is called what?
perspective.
What term means a single sentence that summarizes the main point or central claim of an entire essay?
thesis
Strategies used to persuade, convince, or win debates are called what?
argumentative techniques.
Change this sentence to the past progressive. " I study for the exam."
I was studying for the exam.
What does the term "elaborate" mean?
to add information, details, or examples to an idea.