Unit 1 Writing Traits

Question 1

the main message of the piece and the details that support it

Answer 1

Ideas

Question 2

the personal tone of the author’s message

Answer 2

Voice

Question 2

the internal structure of the piece (ex: beginning, middle, end)

Answer 2

Organization

Question 3

the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning

Answer 3

Word Choice

Question 4

the rhythm and flow of the language

Answer 4

Sentence Fluency

Question 4

the mechanical correctness of the piece (includes spelling, punctuation, and grammar)

Answer 4

Conventions

Question 5

the physical appearance of the piece

Answer 5

Presentation

Question 6

part of the writing process that involves selecting a topic, developing ideas, and planning

Answer 6

Prewrite

Question 7

part of the writing process that involves writing a first attempt at the whole piece

Answer 7

Draft

Question 8

to make improvements to the details, organization, and wording of the writing piece

Answer 8

Revise

Question 9

to correct errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, paragraphing in the writing piece

Answer 9

Edit

Question 10

final stage of the writing process that involves creating a final version of the piece

Answer 10

Publish

Question 11

Compare: to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people,etc.) in order to note similarities
Elaborate: to add details to; expand
Tone: the writer’s attitude toward the topic
Informative: the type of writing meant to provide facts and explanations about a topic

Answer 11

compare

Question 11

to examine in order to show unlikeness or differences

Answer 11

contrast

Question 12

cause

Answer 12

the reason or motive for something that happens

Question 13

effect

Answer 13

something that happens as the result of something else

Question 14

problem

Answer 14

any question or matter involving doubt,uncertainty, or difficulty

Question 15

solution

Answer 15

Solution: the answer to any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty
Chronological: arranged in the order of time

Question 16

procedural

Answer 16

text structure that provides steps to follow

Question 17

relevant

Answer 17

connected with the topic and purpose

Question 18

tone

Answer 18

to add details to; expand

Question 19

elaborate

Answer 19

the writer’s attitude toward the topic
Informative: the type of writing meant to provide facts and explanations about a topic

Question 20

to break down information to understand it better

Answer 20

analyze

Question 21

to provide the meaning of; to make the meaning clear through explanation

Answer 21

Interpret

Question 22

to come to an understanding based on the evidence in the text

Answer 22

draw conclusions

Question 23

the most important or central thought in a paragraph or larger section of text; it is what the text is mostly about

Answer 23

Main idea

Question 24

a statement of something as fact-=-00=

Answer 24

claim

Question 25

the primary or strict meaning of a word or phrase

Answer 25

literal

Question 26

not literal; words or phrases must be interpreted to understand deeper meaning

Answer 26

figurative

Question 27

the beginning of an essay designed to hook the reader and introduce the topic

Answer 27

introduction

Question 28

information that provides proof in support of an idea

Answer 28

evidence

Question 29

The ending of an essay designed to wrap up the topic and leave the reader with a positive feeling

Answer 29

conclusion

Question 30

a question that requires a written response of a paragraph or more

Answer 30

prompt

Question 31

a passage or quotation taken or selected from a book, document, film

Answer 31

exerpt