MSTEP/NWEA VOCAB PREP!!

What does the term "Literary Element" refer to?

• A written proposal or reminder

• A short moral story

• Includes all the elements in a story: plot, rising action, falling action, problem, solution, setting, etc.

• A graphic or vivid verbal description

What is a "Memorandum"?

• A written proposal or reminder

• A passage or expression that is quoted or cited

• Playing on words or speech sounds

• A situation treated as an observable object

What does it mean to "Narrate"?

• To tell a story.

• To induce action or belief

• To provide information of an official nature

• To play on words based on the multiple meanings of a single word

What is a "Parable"?

• A reference in a work of literature to a character, place, or situation from history

• A graphic or vivid verbal description

• A short moral story (often with animal characters)

• Something written or created by a person who witnessed a historical event

What is the purpose of "Persuasive" writing?

• To tell a story

• Tending or intended or having the power to induce action or belief

• To provide information (especially information of an official nature)

• To summarize or discuss research conducted by others

What is a "Primary Source Historical Document"?

• A situation treated as an observable object

• A graphic or vivid verbal description

• Something written or created by a person who witnessed a historical event

• A "play on words" based on the multiple meanings of a single word

What is a "Document" in the context of writing?

• A passage or expression that is quoted or cited

• A reference in a work of literature to a character, place, or situation from history

• Writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

• A graphic or vivid verbal description

What is a "Pun"?

• A written proposal or reminder

• A short moral story (often with animal characters)

• A "play on words" based on the multiple meanings of a single word or on words that sound alike but mean different things

• A situation treated as an observable object

What is a "Quote"?

• A situation treated as an observable object

• A passage or expression that is quoted or cited

• The act of referring or consulting

• Review summarizes or discusses research conducted by others

What does "Reference" mean in writing?

• A passage or expression that is quoted or cited

• A written proposal or reminder

• The act of referring or consulting

• Playing on words or speech sounds