Comprehension

Question 1

Fact

Answer 1

Piece of info proven to be true
Support POV
We are more inclined to trust their opinion
Info
Argument
Persuade

Question 2

Statistic

Answer 2

A fact expressed as a % or fraction
Simplifies info for the reader
Info
Argument
Persuade

Question 3

Expert reports

Answer 3

Interview and quote experts on the topic
Reader will trust the expert
Impress readers
Argument
Persuasion
Speech

Question 4

Scientific jargon

Answer 4

Specialist words and terminology
Reader feels impressed
Argument
Persuasion
Speech

Question 5

Quotations

Answer 5

Statement or saying created by someone else and repeated by the writer
Memorable
Other educated people have discussed the same topic
Argument
Persuasion
Personal

Question 6

Research

Answer 6

Study a topic
Reader feels reassured that the writer knows their topic
Argument
Persuasion

Question 7

Examples from news and culture

Answer 7

Backing up statements with examples
Shows their reasons for their opinion
Argument
Persuasion
Personal

Question 8

Anecdotes

Answer 8

Examples from personal experience
To illustrate a point
Capture emotional truth of an experience
Persuasion
Personal

Question 9

Personal reflection

Answer 9

Writer discusses their thoughts and feelings
Honest and sincere
Reader feels connected to the writer
Personal
Persuasion

Question 10

Refute counter arguments

Answer 10

Writer proves that the opposite point of view is incorrect
Ability to challenge opposite POV
Argument
Persuasion
Personal

Question 11

Flattery and insults

Answer 11

Praises those who agree and implies that those who disagree are foolish
Find themselves agreeing with writer
Creates humihr
Persuasion
Personal

Question 12

Linking phrases

Answer 12

Phrases used to transition from one idea to the next
Creates flow
Argument persuasion
Personal

Question 13

Emphatic words

Answer 13

Words which suggest absolute certainty
Creates the impression that the writer has no doubt whatsoever in their opinion

Question 14

Evoke big idea

Answer 14

God
Justice
Right
Wrong
The writer is morally justified in their opinion

Question 15

Repetition

Answer 15

A word or phrase used more than on e
To emphasize the importance

Question 16

Anaphora

Answer 16

Repeating words and phrases at the beginning g of sentences

Question 17

Epistrophe

Answer 17

Repeating words or phrases and the end of sentences

Question 18

Urgent references to time

Answer 18

Now
Immediately
Makes the reader pay attention as the writer makes us feel their is no time to loose

Question 19

Background info

Answer 19

Gives the reader a greater understanding of the topic and shows the writer had knowledge in the topic

Question 20

Rhetorical Qs

Answer 20

Writer asks a W but does not expect and answer
Gets reader attention and encourages them to think

Question 21

Hyperbole

Answer 21

Exaggeration
Creates drama
Excitement
Tension

Question 22

Humor wit sarcasm

Answer 22

If the writer can make us laugh they have us on their side almost immediately

Question 23

Plant and pay off

Answer 23

Mention an idea at the beginning and return to it at the end
Well planned
Piece comes together

Question 24

Connect to audience

Answer 24

Drawing on shared experiences
Collective pronouns
Makes reader feel involved

Question 25

Varied sentence length

Answer 25

A mixture of long and short sentences Created variety

Question 26

Details

Answer 26

Created a compete picture for the reader

Question 27

Tone

Answer 27

Informal - slang Formal - terminology

Question 28

Colloquial language

Answer 28

Words used in everyday convo Used in a specific place Creates informal tone and atmosphere setting etc

Question 29

Emotive language

Answer 29

Dramatic words or phrases Controversial Grabs reader attention.

Question 30

Catharsis

Answer 30

The reader experiences strong emotion

Question 31

Ambiguity

Answer 31

Words or sentences are open to I reforestation and have more than one meaning To point out that feelings are complex

Question 32

Paradox

Answer 32

Contradictory statement

Question 33

Contrast

Answer 33

Place opposites side by side Emphasize the difference between the two and highlight unique characteristics of each

Question 34

Vivid imagery

Answer 34

Creates a clear picture using words Reader can see what’s being described I. Their minds

Question 35

Verbs

Answer 35

Action word s Descriptive

Question 36

Nouns

Answer 36

Person place thing

Question 37

Adjectives

Answer 37

Describe nouns Give more info

Question 38

Adverbs

Answer 38

Describes verbs q

Question 39

Simile

Answer 39

Comparison of two things using like as or than

Question 40

Methaphor

Answer 40

Direct comparison

Question 41

Senses

Answer 41

Gives reader a fuller experience

Question 42

Symbolism

Answer 42

Has a deeper meaning and represents something beyond its definition

Question 43

Personification

Answer 43

Describing an object as though it’s alive Give life to writing

Question 44

Onomatopoeia

Answer 44

Words which sound like the noise they describe Brings description to life for reader

Question 45

Alliteration

Answer 45

Repetition of a letter Attract ear and eye

Question 46

Assonance

Answer 46

Religion of similar sounds

Question 47

Rhythm

Answer 47

Can crate excitement Disappointed Has an effect on words.

Question 48

Rhyme

Answer 48

Words which sound the same Musicla quality

Question 49

Tension

Answer 49

Reader feels excited anxious uncertain about what may happen next

Question 50

Flashback

Answer 50

Describe past even or memory Background details

Question 51

Flashforward

Answer 51

Future event Fills us with curiosity