Milestone Prep Terms

What is the purpose of an introduction in a piece of writing?

• To provide a concluding statement

• To set up the main idea or thesis of the writing

• To list the characters in a story

• To show the exact words characters are saying

What is necessary for a claim to be effective?

• It must be supported with a credible source

• It must have a detailed description

• It must use dialogue

• It must introduce the topic

What are informational/explanatory texts known for?

• Informing the reader or explaining something

• Providing a narrative story

• Making claims about personal opinions

• Describing the writer's personal experiences

What is the role of a narrator in a story?

• To provide evidence and facts

• To record the characters' actions, words, and thoughts

• To introduce the characters

• To make a claim

Which of the following is a narrative technique?

• Credible source

• Dialogue

• Introduction

• Claims

What is the purpose of using description in writing?

• To help the reader imagine the characters, settings, and events

• To introduce the topic of the writing

• To provide a list of reasons for a claim

• To conclude the piece of writing

What is the purpose of pacing in a story?

• To describe the physical appearance of characters

• To provide evidence and facts

• To show how time is passing and events are ordered

• To express the writer's intention for the piece

What do transitional words and phrases help readers understand?

• The sensory details of the story

• The speed at which the story is told

• The order in which events happen in the story

• The attitude of the author about the subject

What is sensory language used for in a story?

• To provide clues about time passing

• To help the reader experience the story through imagination

• To persuade the audience to agree with the writer's claim

• To distinguish between literal and figurative meanings

What does the conclusion of a story signify?

• The pacing of the story

• The evidence provided in the story

• The tone of the author

• The end of the story