Meanings Matter (Definitions)
This word means to present an issue from different perspectives.
a) Descriptive
b) Narrative
c) Discursive
d) Persuasive
✅ c) Discursive
“Do we really want to destroy our planet?” is an example of a _______.
a) Concession
b) Rhetorical question
c) Register
d) Argument
b) Rhetorical question
The writer’s final _______ restated the thesis and closed the essay.
a) Evidence
b) Conclusion
c) Rebuttal
d) Example
✅ b) Cohesive devices
This sentence states the main argument of the essay.
a) Thesis statement
b) Topic sentence
c) Introduction
d) Rebuttal
a) Thesis statement
The process of forming logical conclusions is called _______.
a) Analysis
b) Reasoning
c) Evaluation
d) Bias
✅ b) Reasoning
This means to judge or assess the value of something.
a) Evaluate
b) Balance
c) Argue
d) Reaso
✅ a) Evaluate
A good writer presents both sides of an issue to show _______.
a) Balance
b) Bias
c) Emotion
d) Rebuttal
a) Balance
The logical connection of ideas across sentences is called _______.
a) Coherence
b) Balance
c) Reasoning
d) Tone
✅ a) Coherence
Academic essays use a _______ tone.
a) Informal
b) Formal
c) Emotional
d) Humorous
b) Formal
Treating all sides fairly shows _______.
a) Impartiality
b) Bias
c) Formality
d) Register
a) Impartiality
This word refers to a reason or set of reasons in support of an idea.
a) Bias
b) Argument
c) Evidence
d) Tone
b) Argument
The student’s essay lacked _______ and was hard to follow.
a) Evidence
b) Cohesion
c) Clarity
d) Tone
✅ c) Clarity
Using linking words improves _______ in writing.
a) Bias
b) Cohesion
c) Register
d) Tone
b) Cohesion
The writer’s attitude toward the subject is the _______.
a) Tone
b) Bias
c) Register
d) Objectivity
a) Tone
A paragraph that refutes an opposing view is a _______.
a) Counter-argument
b) Topic sentence
c) Rebuttal
d) Conclusion
c) Rebutta
This term means to express ideas fairly and without favoritism.
a) Clarity
b) Objectivity
c) Cohesion
d) Register
✅ b) Objectivity
The teacher praised the student’s strong logical _______.
a) Reasoning
b) Style
c) Register
d) Opinion
a) Reasoning
The main sentence introducing a paragraph is the _______.
a) Thesis
b) Topic sentence
c) Rebuttal
d) Conclusion
b) Topic sentence
Avoiding “I” or “you” maintains _______ language.
a) Emotive
b) Impersonal
c) Descriptive
d) Creative
b) Impersonal
Writing that examines ideas with evidence is _______.
a) Persuasive
b) Analytical
c) Emotional
d) Descriptive
b) Analytical
This means preference or prejudice for one side over another.
a) Bias
b) Concession
c) Neutrality
d) Coherence
a) Bias
The writer’s final _______ restated the thesis and closed the essay.
a) Evidence
b) Conclusion
c) Rebuttal
d) Example
conclusion
Nonetheless” and “on the other hand” are examples of _______ connectors.
a) Contrastive
b) Additive
c) Temporal
d) Emotional
a) Contrastive
Admitting a valid point from the opposing side is called a _______.
a) Rebuttal
b) Concession
c) Balance
d) Thesis
b) Concession
Logical and well-organized writing shows _______.
a) Tone
b) Coherence
c) Objectivity
d) Evaluation
b) Coherence