Semester Exam Vocabulary

What is the definition of "Intended Audience"?

• The group of people a writer or speaker wants to reach.

• A statement that expresses a writer's main point or opinion.

• Admitting that part of the opposing argument is valid.

• A change in tone, focus, or direction in a text.

What does "Concession" mean?

• A short explanation of the main points of something.

• Admitting that part of the opposing argument is valid.

• To expand on an idea or make it more detailed.

• A question asked to make a point, not to get an answer.

What is a "Claim"?

• A statement that expresses a writer's main point or opinion.

• A change in tone, focus, or direction in a text.

• Related to using language to persuade or make a point.

• To expand on an idea or make it more detailed.

What does "Rhetorical" refer to?

• A change in tone, focus, or direction in a text.

• Related to using language to persuade or make a point.

• A short explanation of the main points of something.

• Admitting that part of the opposing argument is valid.

What is a "Shift" in a text?

• A question asked to make a point, not to get an answer.

• A change in tone, focus, or direction in a text.

• To expand on an idea or make it more detailed.

• A statement that expresses a writer's main point or opinion.

What is a "Rhetorical Question"?

• A question asked to make a point, not to get an answer.

• A short explanation of the main points of something.

• Admitting that part of the opposing argument is valid.

• Related to using language to persuade or make a point.

What does "Summary" mean?

• To expand on an idea or make it more detailed.

• A short explanation of the main points of something.

• A change in tone, focus, or direction in a text.

• A statement that expresses a writer's main point or opinion.

What does "Develop" mean?

• A question asked to make a point, not to get an answer.

• To expand on an idea or make it more detailed.

• A short explanation of the main points of something.

• Related to using language to persuade or make a point.

What is the main idea or claim in a piece of writing called?

• Key Idea

• Thesis

• Tone

• Imagery

What term describes an important point or concept in a text?

• Supports

• Quotation

• Key Idea

• Break