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counterintuitive
adjective different from what is expected or seems correct
syntax
arrangement of words and phrases
affected by task, purpose, and audience
nurture
to encourage or support growth or success
autonomy
state of being able to make personal choices and act on them
alienation
state of being isolated or withdrawn
Noses in the air, the children guessed that Mom was trying a new recipe from her cookbook. Indeed, the smell radiating from the kitchen was quite pungent and encouraged them to leave the house for some fresh air.
What does pungent mean as it is used in the sentence?
strong
The scientist wanted to fabricate a new compound.
Which definition of fabricate is used in the sentence?
to create
In an informative text, the writer uses a(n) _[blank 1]_ tone for the purpose of _[blank 2]_.
objective; examining complex ideas
neutral; presenting facts
what is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to clearly outline a philosophy for the founding of the United States of America
Which word shares a root with the word veracity?
very
What is the correct meaning of the prefix mis- as it is used in the word misconception?
in an improper manner
What are the most effective ways to use a slideshow as a multimedia component in an informational text?
to highlight specific ideas from the content
to present ideas visually
Which statement about the roots of the word counterintuitive is correct?
One of the roots in the word counterintuitive is counter-, which means “contrary.”
Only two students in our class were prepared for the debate; as a result, they dominated the discussion.
Which word most precisely matches the meaning of dominated as it is used in the sentence?
controlled
What are valid purposes for using a bar graph?
to illustrate data in rows or columns
to visually depict a comparison or change
Which type of evidence includes information that is not connected to an idea or point?
irrelevant evidence
Several readers contacted the editor with the _[blank]_ that one of the writers had plagiarized material for a number of articles.
Which word form correctly completes the sentence?
allegation
Where in your essay is the best place to include this information for maximum impact on your readers?
following a claim, as supporting evidence
correctly define diction as a rhetorical feature
using emotional or striking language to emphasize an argument
Which suffix would you add to the noun satire to create a related adjective?
- ical
describe the potential weaknesses of using anecdotes as evidence in informational text
Anecdotes may describe only one person's experience, rather than the typical experience of many people.
describe syntax as a rhetorical feature
strategically arranging words and phrases within a sentence to emphasize a point
Which type of evidence is not directly stated in a text?
implicit evidence
how can you use data and statistics as evidence in informational text?
by using the results of a credible research study to support a claim
If you use a dictionary to look up the word exacerbate, what definition are you most likely to find?
worsen