Argument Test Review

Front

What is compare and contrast?

Back

A text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What does text structure mean?

Back

The way the author organizes information in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is a central idea?

Back

The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is relevant evidence?

Back

Information that directly supports a claim or argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the purpose of descriptive text structure?

Back

To provide detailed information about a subject, including characteristics and features.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is cause and effect?

Back

A text structure that explains the reasons something happens and the results of that event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is chronological order?

Back

A text structure that presents events in the order they occur in time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the significance of a claim in an argument?

Back

A statement that asserts a belief or opinion that can be supported with evidence.

Front

What is the role of supporting details?

Back

To provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea or claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is an argument?

Back

A set of statements or reasons that support a particular viewpoint or conclusion.