Article Writing Vocab

(n) a passage taken from a book or article

• peruse

• excerpt

• advocate

• qualm

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

(n) a passage taken from a book or article

• peruse

• excerpt

• advocate

• qualm

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which word means 'to express disapproval'?

• commend

• denounce

• embrace

• applaud

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the term for a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

• synonym

• antonym

• homonym

• acronym

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The author decided to _______ the main character's journey in the sequel.'

• omit

• continue

• neglect

• abandon

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'persuasive'?

• unconvincing

• compelling

• doubtful

• ineffective

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the adjective in the following sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

• quick

• jumps

• over

• dog

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

What is the meaning of the word 'brevity'?

• lengthiness

• conciseness

• verbosity

• elaboration

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which word best fits the sentence: 'The journalist's _______ article won her an award.'

• mediocre

• inaccurate

• insightful

• dull

What is the term for a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

• metaphor

• simile

• analogy

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D