Vocabulary

Which word refers to the use of objects or events to represent hidden meanings?

• Faculty

• Symbolic

• Forum

• Journal

What describes writing in a clear and straightforward style?

• (a) Persuasive

• (b) Literary

• (c) Prose

• (d) Dialogue

The act of convincing someone to believe or do something is called:

• (a) Narration

• (b) Forum

• (d) Persuasion

• (c) Editorial

A written conversation between two or more people is known as a:

• (a) Journal

• (b) Narrative

• (c) Dialogue

• (d) Faculty

Which type of writing might use emotional language to express personal experiences?

• (a) Scientific report

• (b) Journal

• (c) Textbook

• (d) Play script

A professor giving a lecture in a classroom is an example of someone acting as a:

• (a) Writer

• (b) Journalist

• (c) Faculty member

• (d) Forum participant

Which group of words best represent different voices found in writing?

• (a) Editorial, symbolic, literary

• (b) Dialogue, narration, persuasion

• (c) Journal, faculty, forum

• (d) Prose, editorial, faculty

Imagine you are reading a story with vivid descriptions and imaginative language. This is most likely an example of:

• (a) Prose writing

• (b) Technical writing

• (c) Literary writing

• (d) Editorial writing

Which of the following would you LEAST expect to find in a forum discussion?

• (a) Different opinions

• (b) Personal stories

• (c) Factual information

• (d) A single, authoritative voice

The main purpose of an editorial is to:

• (a) Share a personal story

• (b) Present different perspectives

• (c) Tell a fictional narrative

• (d) Express a strong opinion