Informational Writing/ Speaking Vocabulary

What is a memoir?

• A fictional story

• An account of someone's life

• A scientific report

• A historical document

What does resilience refer to?

• The ability to give up easily without trying

• The ability to recover from difficulties

• The ability to avoid challenges

• The ability to predict the future

What is an anecdote?

• A long novel- more than 200 pages

• A short and amusing story

• A detailed biography

• A scientific theory supported with evidence

What does ethos refer to in writing?

• Emotional appeal

• Logical reasoning

• Ethical appeal or credibility

• Visual imagery

What is pathos used for in writing?

• To appeal to logic

• To appeal to emotions

• To appeal to ethics

• To appeal to authority

What does logos refer to in writing?

• Emotional appeal

• Logical reasoning

• Ethical appeal

• Visual imagery

What does clarity mean in writing?

• Complexity and confusion

• Simplicity and understanding

• Length and detail

• Ambiguity and vagueness

What does the term "Cadence" refer to?

• The ability to refute an argument using rhetorical appeals

• A rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words

• The organization of a speech or essay

• A type of poem

What does it mean to "Evoke" something?

• To create a new idea that is not based on something previously discussed

• To call forth or bring out a memory or feeling

• To destroy completely

• To ignore something in favor of a more compelling argument

Which of the following best describes the word "Candid"?

• Secretive and hidden

• Open and sincere

• Complicated and confusing

• Formal and reserved