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Informational terminology

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The author's central message about a topic is also known as -

a)

the main idea

b)

persuasive writing

c)

a supporting detail

d)

cause and effect

2.

Which text organizational pattern is arranged in time order (from earliest to latest)?

a)

chronological order

b)

describing a process

c)

pros and cons

d)

compare and contrast

3.

Which text organizational pattern identifies an issue and suggests ways to resolve it?

a)

chronological order

b)

describing a process

c)

problem and solution structure

d)

compare and contrast

4.

Arguments for and against something.

a)

chronological order

b)

pros and cons

c)

problem and solution structure

d)

compare and contrast

5.

Which text organizational pattern notes what is similar and different about two or more things.

a)

chronological order

b)

describing a process

c)

pros and cons

d)

compare and contrast

6.

Which text structure is used to examine the reasons for, and the outcomes of, situations.

a)

cause and effect

b)

describing a process

c)

pros and cons

d)

compare and contrast

7.

Which type of writing describes a series of events in the sequence that they happen.

a)

chronological order

b)

describing a process

c)

pros and cons

d)

compare and contrast

8.

Which of the following options attempts to show that one idea is more legitimate than another.

a)

main idea

b)

persuasive writing

c)

supporting details

d)

cause and effect

9.

What is information provided to clarify, prove, or explain the main idea.

a)

main idea

b)

persuasive writing

c)

supporting detail

d)

cause and effect

10.

A reason, or set of reasons, given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong, is known as -

a)

factual

b)

counterargument

c)

argument

d)

opinion

11.

What is an argument, or set of reasons, made to address points that someone with an opposing view might raise?

a)

factual

b)

counterargument

c)

argument

d)

opinion

12.

Which option is concerned with what is actually the case rather than interpretations of or reactions to it.

a)

factual

b)

counterargument

c)

argument

d)

opinion

13.

an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.

a)

factual

b)

counterargument

c)

claim

d)

opinion

14.

a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

a)

factual

b)

counterargument

c)

argument

d)

opinion

15.

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

a)

opinion

b)

fact

c)

fallacy

d)

bias

16.

a failure in reasoning which renders an argument invalid.

a)

opinion

b)

fact

c)

fallacy

d)

bias

17.

words and phrases that elicit a strong emotional response from the reader.

a)

opinion

b)

fact

c)

fallacy

d)

loaded language

18.

a literary device that reflects the writer's attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work.

a)

tone

b)

fact

c)

fallacy

d)

bandwagon

19.

an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.

a)

logos

b)

connotation

c)

fallacy

d)

bandwagon

20.

A statement that many people assume to be. true, but it can't be proven.

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

d)

commonplace assertion

21.

credibility

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

d)

commonplace assertion

22.

appeal to emotion

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

d)

commonplace assertion

23.

appeal to logic and reason

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

d)

commonplace assertion

24.

A fallacy which assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

c)

bandwagon appeal

d)

ad hominem

25.

In an argument, this is an attack on the person rather than on the opponent's ideas. It comes from the Latin meaning "against the man."

a)

fact

b)

opinion

c)

bandwagon appeal

d)

ad hominem

26.

A generalized belief about a group of people

a)

stereotype

b)

opinion

c)

bandwagon appeal

d)

fact

27.

an appeal that connects an item, action, or claim with something desirable, such as popularity, membership of a social group, or luxury

a)

ad hominem

b)

appeal by association

c)

claim

d)

commonplace assertion

28.

Language techniques that create and hold audience attention and help audience members remember what you said in your speech

a)

claims

b)

appeal by association

c)

rhetorical device

d)

commonplace assertion

29.

A rhetorical device used to increase the efficacy and memorability of what is said. It involves the duplication, either exact or approximate, of any element of language, such as a sound, word, phrase, clause, sentence, or grammatical pattern.

a)

repetition

b)

appeal by association

c)

rhetorical device

d)

commonplace assertion

30.

A rhetorical device. Used as a structure to create order and connect ideas. It also makes an argument or speech more effective and memorable.

a)

repetition

b)

appeal by association

c)

rhetorical device

d)

three part list