Academic Vocab Unit 3

What does "ambiguity" refer to in language?

• Clarity and precision

• Uncertainty or inexactness

• Exact meaning

• Simplicity

What is the main idea referred to as?

• Summary

• Conclusion

• Central idea

• Introduction

What is a "citation"?

• A summary of a book

• A reference to a source

• A personal opinion

• A fictional story

What does "cite" mean?

• To ignore a source

• To provide a reference to a source

• To create a new idea

• To summarize a text

What is "evidence"?

• A personal belief

• Something that shows proof

• A fictional account

• An opinion

What does "graphics" refer to?

• The use of diagrams in calculation and design

• A type of music

• A form of writing

• A style of speaking

Where is the "index" located in a book?

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the back

• On the cover

What is a "keyword"?

• A random word

• A word of great significance

• A word with no meaning

• A word used in poetry

What does "objective" mean?

• Based on personal feelings

• Influenced by opinions

• Not influenced by personal feelings

• A subjective view

What is "paraphrase"?

• Using the same words

• Using different words to say the same idea

• Ignoring the original text

• Writing a new story