Understanding Writing Concepts

What is the definition of "Advertisement"?

• A genre of writing where the writer conveys their position on a topic

• A notice or announcement promoting an idea or product

• The group of people that a piece of writing is intended for

• The ways an author reveals a character's personality

Which term describes a genre of writing that uses research, evidence, and reasoning to persuade others?

• Audience

• Characterization

• Argument

• Copy

What is the term for the group of people that a piece of writing, media, or art is intended for?

• Claim

• Audience

• Context

• Diction

How does an author reveal and develop a character's personality?

• Through the use of advertisements

• By stating the thesis in the introductory paragraph

• Through characterization

• By using a concluding paragraph

What is a "Claim" in writing?

• An argument that supports the opposing viewpoint

• A conclusion about your data or survey results

• An opinion or idea supported by evidence

• A comparison continued over the course of a text

What is the purpose of a "Concluding Paragraph" in an essay?

• To introduce the essay topic and state the thesis

• To restate the thesis and summarize key ideas

• To provide a vivid description of something

• To clarify what is happening in a moment or situation

What does "Conflict" refer to in a story?

• The spoken conversation between characters

• The struggle between two opposing forces

• The careful selection of words to convey a message

• The use of irony when the audience knows something the characters do not

What is "Context" in writing?

• Information that clarifies what is happening in a moment or situation

• A literary technique where two ideas are placed next to each other

• A vivid description of how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels

• A comparison that is continued over the course of a text

What is the term for conducting or giving a survey to gather a school’s or community’s opinion on a topic?

• Local Research

• Mood

• Pitch

• Rebuttal

What does the term "Mood" refer to in a text?

• The atmosphere and emotion

• The viewpoint a story is told from

• A short, persuasive message

• The number of participants surveyed