Vocabulary (100)
what is expressed without unnecessary words; brief and compact
succinct
existing or spreading throughout something
pervasive
different from what is expected or seems correct
counterintuitive
an incorrect term used to describe or designate something
misnomer
having a role of lesser importance
subordinate
reading longer easier texts for an extended period of time without a breakdown of comprehension, feeling overwhelmed, or the need to take breaks
Extensive Reading
What is to study the statements of the text and put them in logical order or relation to each other.
Structure-Proposition-Evaluation.
something with a determination to understand and evaluate it for its relevance to your needs.
Active Reading
to convey the author’s perspective and successfully persuade an audience. The message is impacted by an author who has a particular purpose and perspective and by an audience whose members have their own perspectives.
Rhetoric and Purpose
What explains and educates its readers, rather than entertaining or attempting to persuade them.
Expository writing
a largely self-describing literary device in which the author uses descriptions and sensory details to help the reader visualize the story.
descriptive Writing
A statement of your position and why it differs from the counterargument.
Rebuttal
A statement trying to convince and audience on why they should agree with your claim
Thesis statement
Opposing statement that explains and states the opposite of a claim
Counterclaim
What allows someone to have a deeper comprehension of something.
Prereading and rereading
reading rapidly in order to get a general overview of the material.
Skimming
Read a passage to understand what?
Main idea
Finding hard evidence to use in a writing prompt and to fully understand the topic
Researching
Keeping a clear tone and to think about the purpose of your message.
Communication skills
How can writers vary syntax in their writing?
by including descriptive phrases and clause by including descriptive phrases and clauses and by using a combination of simple and complex sentences
Write a summary or objective summary of?
A passage