Author’s Purpose & Rhetoric Vocab (used in a sentence)

The organization decided to advocate for better healthcare policies. What does the word "advocate" mean in this context?

• to argue against

• to publicly support or recommend

• to criticize harshly

• to question or dispute

In the sentence, "During the meeting, she alluded to the recent changes in company policy without mentioning them directly," what does the word "alluded" mean in this context?

• to communicate or express

• to refer to indirectly

• to support or strengthen

• to evaluate or analyze

The author decided to emphasize the importance of teamwork in the story. What does the word emphasize mean in this context?

• to give special importance to

• to state firmly

• to defend with reasons

• to communicate

In the meeting, Sarah decided to challenge the new policy proposed by her manager. What does the word "challenge" mean in this context?

• to support something

• to dispute or question something

• to state something firmly

• to recommend something

In the debate, Maria tried to refute her opponent's claims with strong evidence. What does the word "refute" mean in this context?

• to support or strengthen it

• to prove it wrong or false

• to communicate or express it

• to evaluate or analyze it

The lawyer tried to justify her client's actions in court. What does the word "justify" mean in the context of this sentence?

• show or prove to be right or reasonable

• critique

• allude

• emphasize

The teacher asked the students to critique the article for their assignment. What does the word "critique" mean in this context?

• to express an idea

• to evaluate or analyze

• to state firmly

• to support with evidence

The student said, "I assert that this solution is the best option for our project." What does the word assert mean in this sentence?

• to state something strongly and confidently

• to disagree with something

• to question something

• to hint at something

The scientist used new evidence to bolster her theory during the presentation. What does the word bolster mean in the context of this sentence?

• support or strengthen

• communicate

• defend

• criticize

She was able to convey her ideas clearly during the meeting. What does the word convey mean in this sentence?

• to communicate or express

• to state firmly

• to disprove

• to question