Unit 7 Nonfiction and Argument Vocabulary Review

What does the term "Nonfiction" refer to in literature?

• A fictional story that is based on imagination

• A collection of texts where the author expresses personal opinions only

• A group of texts in which the author makes claims or assertions to readers about the real world, real people, real experiences, ideas, or beliefs

• A narrative that primarily focuses on mythical creatures and events

What is "Justification" in the context of writing?

• The alignment of text within a document

• A detailed explanation that connects the evidence to the main idea and to the claim

• The reason why a character makes a particular decision in a story

• The process of creating a summary of a large text

Who is considered the "Audience" in the context of a text?

• The author of the text

• The group of people who critique the text

• The group of listeners, viewers, watchers, or readers of a text

• The characters within the story of the text

What is the purpose of a "Transition" in writing?

• To introduce a new character in a story

• To provide a conclusion to the text

• To describe the setting in detail

• To facilitate movement from one point to another within the text

What does "Author's Craft" refer to?

• The publisher's method of printing a book

• The historical context in which the author wrote the text

• Techniques authors use to create a piece of writing, which may include characterization, suspense, mood

• The physical act of writing or typing a manuscript

What does it mean to "Paraphrase" a text?

• To quote the text directly without any changes

• To critique and analyze the text in depth

• To use different words to express the same meaning

• To translate the text into another language

What does "Compare" mean in the context of Compare/Contrast?

• To argue for a point

• To look for similarities

• To present evidence

• To describe a sequence

What is the purpose of a "Counterclaim"?

• To support the original claim

• To summarize the main argument

• To file in opposition to another claim

• To provide a citation

What does "Chronological" refer to in organizing information?

• Arranging by complexity

• Arranging by topic relevance

• Starting with the earliest and following in a timely order

• Organizing by the number of sources

What is the definition of "Evidence" as used in the document?

• A personal opinion on a topic

• A direct quotation from a text

• Proof, facts, information which prove an idea to be true or valid

• A way to structure text