Vocab Quiz 3: Informative Writing

What does it mean to "analyze" in writing?

• To combine elements of different writings

• To look over or examine

• To express something clearly

• To confirm statements with facts

What is the purpose of "synthesizing" in writing?

• To determine in detail through writing

• To combine key elements of different writings

• To describe the author's work in detail

• To express something clearly to the reader

How is "evaluate" defined in the context of writing?

• To confirm statements with facts

• To describe the author's work in detail

• To determine in detail through writing using your own opinion

• To express something clearly to the reader

What does "critique" involve in writing?

• A carefully thought out judgment made through written notes

• A visual example that resembles patterns

• A small change within the author's tone

• A confident statement or opinion

What does "corroborate" mean in writing?

• To express something clearly to the reader

• To confirm statements with facts

• To describe the author's work in detail

• To help or explain one's writing

What is the role of "contextualize" in writing?

• To express something clearly to the reader

• To describe the author's work in detail

• To help or explain one's writing

• To confirm statements with facts

What is a "paradigm" in writing?

• A visual example that resembles patterns

• A small change within the author's tone

• A confident statement or opinion

• The overall idea of the plot

What does "premise" mean in writing?

• A visual example that resembles patterns

• A small change within the author's tone

• The overall idea of the plot of any kind of writing

• A confident statement or opinion

What is an "assertion" in writing?

• A visual example that resembles patterns

• A small change within the author's tone

• A confident statement or opinion

• The overall idea of the plot

What does "nuance" refer to in writing?

• A visual example that resembles patterns

• A small change within the author's tone, mood, or physical expression

• A confident statement or opinion

• The overall idea of the plot