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Know the definition of this word: Ambivalent

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having mixed feelings

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Know the definition of this word: Didactic

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Intended to teach/instruct

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Know the definition of this word: Indignant

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Feeling/showing anger at unfair treatment

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Know the definition of this word: Pendantic

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Overly concerned with minor details

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Know the definition of this word: Sardonic

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Grimly mocking or cynical

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Know the definition of this word: Reverent

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showing deep respect/admiration

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Know the definition of this word: Apathetic

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showing lack of interest/concern

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Know the definition of this word: Wistful

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full of yearning; melancholy longing

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What is Expository mode of text?

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informing about a topic; only facts

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T/F: Technical writing is a type of Persuasive writing

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False, technical writing is a type of expository writing

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What is Technical mode of text?

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A type of expository text, but it informs/directs someone on how to do something using TECHNICAL words (words that have specialized meaning in a particular field; focuses on complex topics)

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What is Persuasive mode of text?

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AKA Argumentative; goal is to convince

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What is Descriptive mode of text?

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uses vivid detail; involved all 5 senses with many adjectives and adverbs

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What is Narrative mode of text?

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story

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Where would you find Expository writing, compared to Technical writing?

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Expository:

  • Textbooks/Encyclopedia
  • Newspaper article
  • Manuals

Technical

  • Manuals
  • How to Guide
  • Assembly Instructions
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What are the 4 types of sentence strucutres? Be able to describe what each is

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Procedural: explains process using step by step instructions using technical writing

Compare and Contrast: Finds similarities and differences

Cause and Effect: analyzes reasons for cause and outcomes/effect of situations

Problem and Solution: Introduce problem, suggest solution, and usually concludes by asking reading to take action

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Problem and solution sentence strucutres are often used in _______ essays

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Persuasive

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Cause and Effect sentence structure are often used in ______ essays

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Expository

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Know the definition of this word: Indifferent

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having no interest/sympathy; unconcerned

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How do Primary, Seconday, and Tertiary sources differ?

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Primary Source: first hand account of an event/person/art

Secondary source: interpret/analyze primary source; author was NOT at event

Tertiary Source: organize, index, and compile other sources; usually not attributed to an author

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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Memoir

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Primary

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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Research Reports

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Primary

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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Autobiography

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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: Novels

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Primary

(novels are primary sources for the era/time period that it was PUBLISHED, but it a seconday source for the time period it is referring to. For example, a novel written about slavery during the 1700s, but was published in the 1900s is used as a primary source for the 1900s because it reflects the values, attitude, and language of that era. it is a secondary source for the 1700s)

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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: **Textbook/Encyclopedia**
Secondary (can also be tertiary)
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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: **Anthology**
Secondary
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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: **Biography**
Secondary
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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: **Magazine**
Secondary
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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: **Podcoast**
Secondary
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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: **Almanac**
Tertiary
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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: **Guidebooks**
Teritary
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Distinguish if this is a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Source: **Directories**
Tertiary
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What is found at the beginning of a book that shows chapters and page numbers
Table of Contents
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What is found at the end of a book with an alphabetical order of topics with page numbers
Index
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What is found at the end of a book with alphabetized key words with their definitions
Glossary
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What gives interesting facts/extra information about a topic
Side Bar
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What shows data in an easy to read form?
Graphs/Tables
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What shows chronological order of events?
Timeline
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What is a text feature that is used to make words stand out in the text?
Bold and Italics
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What is a text feature that makes information in an easy to read list
Bullet points
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What is found at the bottom of a page that is used to reference further work or explanation
Footnote
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What is found at the end of a paper that is used to reference further work
Endnote
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What lists the books, articles, and other sources consulted or referenced in a paper?
Bibliography | Similar to works cited page
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What is used to include supplementary material that is not essential to the main text but is helpful for providing deeper insights, such as raw data sets, additional charts, or detailed methodologies?
Appendix
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What gives you literal definitions and part of speech of a word?
Dictionary
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What gives you synonym and anytonyms?
Thesaurus
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What is a metaphor?
Two unlike objects are compared (without using "like" or "as") | Ex: Laughter is the best medicine
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What is a simile?
Two unlike objects are compared using "like" or "as" | They fought like cats and dogs
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What is personification?
Assigning human attributes to something non-human | The wind howled at night
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What is hyperbole?
Using extreme exaggeration to make a point | I slept like a rock last night
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What is an Idiom?
a widely used expression that is different from its literal meaning | Dont beat around the bush
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What is Onomonopia?
words are formed based upon the sound with which it is associated with | Boom! Clap!
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What is an oxymoron?
two contradictory words are used in combination within a sentenc | Jumbo shrimp
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What is a synecdoche?
uses a part of something to refer to the whole of it | Do you like my new wheels?
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What is alliteration?
occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words | Clary closed her cluttered clothes closet.

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