Unit 1
Something extremely difficult to achieve
What is arduous?
To make a situation more severe
What is to exacerbate?
A concise way of expressing words
What is succinct?
To be frank or honest
What is to candor?
A protection against loss or damage
What is indemnity?
Looking for what the author wants you to focus on
What is finding the central idea?
Understanding concepts through vivid and memorable ideas
What is figurative language?
Identifying parts of the passage to better understand and break it down
What is understanding text structure?
Looking for the topic of a text
What is determining theme?
Looking for claim, reasons, evidence, rebuttal, and backing.
What is identifying argument elements?
Altering word usage in writing for the audience
What are types of styles?
The stage in which you come to understand the task, purpose, and audience for your paper.
What is the pre-writing stage?
Making improvements upon your writing for more clarity, focus, and flow.
What is revising for content?
Creating the main point of the entire passage
The final step after revisions and proofreads
What is publishing?
Which would be the best format to use to request a raise in pay?
What is formal style?
Why would a writer should avoid relying heavily on one source in an informational text?
What are original ideas?
The best place to have a visual aid in a persuasive writing
What is following a claim?
Which of the following suffix would you add to the noun "satire" to create a related adjective?
A.) -ical
B.) -ically
C.) -ation
D.) -ist
What is answer A?
Equitable taxing would ensure this
What is equality?
Which sentence is written in a formal style and uses an objective tone?
A.) I feel that reading an excellent book is a super-efficient use of time.
B.) Increasing the availability of books to children can help improve their reading skills.
C.) For me personally, books have always been a great source of comfort.
D.) Reading books together is an awesome way for parents to connect with their kids.
What is answer B?
Action having to do with mental function
What are cognitive abilities?
Visual aids are considered this
What is supporting evidence?
Which of the following terms would most likely be used only in a scientific context:
A.) exergonic
B.) energy
C.) process
D.) organic
What is answer A?
Consent of the governed is also known by what other common name
What is popular sovereignty?