Vocab Quiz #2

What is 'background knowledge'?

• Information gained from personal experience and prior reading

• A hint in the surrounding text

• Expressions used for descriptive effect

• Tools used to denote word definitions

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is a 'context clue'?

• Facts and statistics supporting a claim

• The process of working together

• A hint in the surrounding text that helps infer meaning

• A statement expressing a main idea

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does 'figurative language' refer to?

• Expressions not literally true but express some truth

• Tools used to denote word definitions

• Literal expressions

• A discussion between individuals

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What are 'reference materials'?

• A hint in the surrounding text

• The main problem in a work of literature

• A statement expressing a main idea

• Tools used to denote word definitions and relationships

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is a 'word relationship'?

• The way in which two or more words or phrases are connected

• A statement expressing a main idea

• A hint in the surrounding text

• Facts and statistics supporting a claim

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a 'claim'?

• The process of working together

• Facts and statistics supporting a claim

• A statement expressing a main idea of an argument

• A hint in the surrounding text

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

What does 'collaboration' mean?

• Facts and statistics supporting a claim

• A statement expressing a main idea

• A hint in the surrounding text

• The process of working together to achieve a shared goal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is a 'collaborative conversation'?

• A hint in the surrounding text

• A statement expressing a main idea

• Facts and statistics supporting a claim

• A discussion between two or more individuals engaged in collaboration

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is a 'counterclaim'?

• The process of working together

• A hint in the surrounding text

• An idea that is contrary to the author’s position

• Facts and statistics supporting a claim

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is 'evidence'?

• Facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim

• A hint in the surrounding text

• A statement expressing a main idea

• The process of working together

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D