Testing Vocabulary 1-21

What is the purpose of an argumentative text or essay?

• To narrate a personal experience

• To convince the reader to adopt a particular opinion or take a specific action

• To inform the reader about a neutral topic without taking sides

• To describe a person, place, thing, or idea

What is a narrative?

• A factual report of events.

• Writing that tells a story, often involving characters, setting, and a sequence of events.

• A collection of poems.

• A scientific explanation of a phenomenon.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a narrative?

• Short stories.

• Novels.

• Fairy tales.

• Dictionaries.

What type of writing is described as providing explanations of rules, directions, manuals, recipes, or "how to..."?

• Narrative

• Persuasive

• Expository

• Descriptive

What is the purpose of expository writing?

• To tell a story

• To convince the reader of a particular point of view

• To explain or inform, providing facts and details on a subject

• To describe a person, place, or thing in detail

What type of writing is described as conveying information and facts on a topic without personal opinions?

• Persuasive

• Fictional

• Informational

• Biographical

Which of the following is NOT an example of informational content?

• Infographic

• Textbook

• Novel

• Newspaper

What is the purpose of an author writing a particular piece?

• To argue a legal case

• To inform, persuade, entertain, or explain

• To record daily activities

• To create a shopping list

What does the word "Analyze" mean?

• To create or build something

• To examine something in detail, typically to understand its structure or meaning

• To recall or remember a fact or information

• To reduce something into smaller parts

Which of the following is a synonym for "Analyze"?

• Forget

• Predict

• Investigate

• Simplify