Unit 3 Vocab

What is the definition of "technical language"?

• Words that are used in everyday conversation

• Words that are used in certain fields of knowledge, such as astronomy or computer science

• Words that are used to describe emotions

• Words that are used in poetry

What does "pronunciation" refer to?

• The spelling of a word

• The meaning of a word

• The way a word sounds when it is said aloud

• The origin of a word

Which of the following best defines "subject"?

• A person or thing that is being discussed

• An area of knowledge to study

• A type of verb

• A grammatical error

What does "precise" mean?

• Vague and unclear

• Clearly defined and accurate

• Difficult to understand

• Easy to forget

What is the meaning of "authority"?

• The ability to write creatively

• The power or right to give orders or make decisions; the power to be in charge

• The skill of persuasion

• The act of listening carefully

What is a "sequential text structure"?

• A text structure that presents a problem and solution

• A text structure that explains similarities and differences

• A text structure in which events or steps are presented in the order in which they have taken place

• A text structure that explains how or why something happened

What does "problem and solution text structure" refer to?

• A text structure that presents a problem or series of problems with suggestions on how to solve them

• A text structure that explains similarities and differences

• A text structure that explains how or why something happened

• A text structure that lists events in chronological order

What is a "compare and contrast text structure"?

• A text structure that lists events in chronological order

• A text structure that presents a problem and solution

• A text structure that explains similarities and differences between two or more things

• A text structure that explains how or why something happened

What does "cause and effect text structure" mean?

• A text structure that lists events in chronological order

• A text structure that presents a problem and solution

• A text structure that explains how or why something happened

• A text structure that explains similarities and differences

What is a "suffix"?

• An affix attached to the beginning of a word

• An affix attached to the end of a word

• The most basic part of a word

• A word part that changes the word's part of speech