Unit 3: Writing Traits

Question 1

To break down information to understand it better

Answer 1

Analyze

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Interpret

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Draw Conclusions

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Main Idea

Question 5

A statement of something as fact

Answer 5

Claim

Question 6

Information that provides proof in support of an idea

Answer 6

Evidence

Question 7

The primary or strict meaning of a word or phrase

Answer 7

Literal

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Introduction

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Figurative

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Conclusion

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Prompt

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Excerpt