Key Ideas and Terms in Writing

Questions and Answers

What is the author's purpose?

To entertain

To inform

To persuade

All of the above (correct)

What does text type refer to?

The kind of text being read (correct)

The main idea of the text

The length of the text

The author's intention

What are text features?

Elements of any text other than the writing itself which help you locate and learn information.

What is a text feature that includes a picture, illustration, or photo?

Images Signup and view all the answers

What do graphics include?

Data, data tables, diagrams, and charts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of captions?

To provide important information about an image. Signup and view all the answers

What are infographics?

Visuals that combine images and words to provide information. Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of a text?

The main name or heading, usually written in the largest font. Signup and view all the answers

What are subtitles?

Additional names or headings that go under the main title. Signup and view all the answers

What is a summary?

A brief paragraph that explains what has happened or what to expect in a section of text. Signup and view all the answers

What are text styles?

Bold, italics, highlights, and large letters. Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea of a text?

A one-sentence statement that sums up the major ideas of a text. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to restate the central idea?

To provide a one-sentence statement that restates the major ideas of a text. Signup and view all the answers

What is figurative language?

Language that is written to create a special effect or feeling. Signup and view all the answers

What is a simile?

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'. Signup and view all the answers

What is inference?

A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and what you read. Signup and view all the answers

What type of writing tells a story?

Narration Signup and view all the answers

Which text structure uses descriptive language?

Description Signup and view all the answers

What does the process text structure provide?

Steps or explanation Signup and view all the answers

What does compare/contrast show?

Similarity and difference Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by extended definition?

Detailed definition of a concept Signup and view all the answers

What does classification and division do?

Categorize items Signup and view all the answers

What does cause and effect explain?

How causes lead to effects Signup and view all the answers

What is a paragraph?

A section of a piece of writing, dealing with one topic. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author's Purpose

The intention behind writing can be categorized into three main motivations: Persuade, Inform, or Entertain (PIE).

Text Type

Refers to the genre of the text, which can be informational, narrative, or opinion/argument.

Text Features

Any elements in a text beyond the actual writing that facilitate information location and comprehension.

Text Feature - Images

Visual representations, such as pictures, illustrations, or photographs that enhance understanding.

Text Feature - Graphics

Visual data representations, including data tables, diagrams, and charts that provide factual information.

Text Features - Captions

Text accompanying an image that offers essential information about the visual content.

Text Features - Infographics

Combinations of multiple images and text designed to visually convey information effectively.

Text Features - Title

The main name or heading of a text, typically displayed in the largest font size for emphasis.

Text Features - Subtitles

Secondary headings that provide additional context or information under the main title.

Text Features - Summary

A concise paragraph that outlines what has transpired or previews what will occur in a section of text.

Text Features - Text Styles

Variations in text appearance such as bold, italics, highlighting, and enlarged fonts for emphasis or importance.

Central Idea

A succinct one-sentence statement encapsulating the core message or major ideas of the text, generally found at the text's beginning.

Restate the Central Idea

A concluding sentence that reiterates the central ideas of the text, typically located at the end of the text.

Figurative Language

Language crafted to evoke a specific effect or emotion, enhancing the richness of writing.

Figurative Language - Simile

A specific type of figurative language that makes a comparison using "like" or "as."

Inference

The act of drawing a logical conclusion based on existing knowledge and information presented in the text.

Text Structures - Narration

A form of writing that recounts a story or sequence of events.

Text Structures - Description

Writing characterized by the use of highly descriptive language to paint a vivid picture.

Text Structures - Process

Text that outlines sequential steps or explains how something is accomplished.

Text Structures - Compare/Contrast

Shows similarities and differences between people, objects, or ideas.

Text Structures - Extended Definition

In-depth explanations of concepts, ideas, or theories.

Text Structures - Classification and Division

Organizes and categorizes subjects by grouping people, places, or things.

Text Structures - Cause and Effect

Analyzes how one event leads to another, establishing connections between actions and outcomes.

Paragraph

A section of writing focusing on a single topic, demarcated by blank lines; may consist of one incomplete sentence or bulleted points but excludes subheadings as its own paragraph.

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This quiz covers essential concepts in writing, including the author's purpose, text types, and text features. Understanding these terms is crucial for analyzing and creating effective written content. Ideal for students looking to enhance their writing skills.