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What is the meaning of terms in italics?
What is the meaning of terms in italics?
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What is the meaning of terms in bold?
What is the meaning of terms in bold?
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The PAT exam vocabulary is used frequently in _____ questions.
The PAT exam vocabulary is used frequently in _____ questions.
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What does 'as illustrated' mean?
What does 'as illustrated' mean?
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What is an excerpt?
What is an excerpt?
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What does 'primarily' mean?
What does 'primarily' mean?
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What does 'contrast' mean?
What does 'contrast' mean?
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What does 'clarify' mean?
What does 'clarify' mean?
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What does 'comparison' mean?
What does 'comparison' mean?
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What is an editorial?
What is an editorial?
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What does 'connotes' mean?
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Study Notes
PAT Question Vocabulary
- Italics indicate text that looks like this.
- Bold text looks like this.
- The terms below are used frequently in PAT exam questions, across all subjects, not just language arts.
- Understanding these terms will help you understand the questions asked.
Exam Reminders
- There are reminders specific to the PAT exam.
- The reminders are listed in bullet points.
How to Answer Multiple Choice Questions
- There are four steps to answering a multiple choice question.
- The steps are listed in a numbered list.
PAT Question Vocabulary
- Italicized words look like this.
- Bolded words look like this.
- The following terms are frequently used in PAT exam questions:
- across ALL subjects and not just Language Arts
- Ensure you understand the meaning of these terms to comprehend the question.
- The vocabulary is presented in a numbered list, with two terms per item.
EXAM REMINDERS
- The text provides reminders for the exam.
- These reminders are listed in a numbered list, with dashes as bullet points.
Answering Multiple Choice Questions
- The text provides a numbered list of steps for how to answer a multiple-choice question.
- The steps are numbered 1 through 4.
"As Illustrated"
- Means "as shown," emphasizing visual representation.
- Often precedes an image, poem, or story to draw attention to its message.
"Excerpt"
- Refers to a small portion taken from a larger whole.
- Could be a line from a song, a paragraph from a story, or a few sentences from a longer text.
"Primarily"
- Indicates the most prominent or main aspect.
- Used to highlight the dominant element in a discussion.
"Contrast"
- Highlights a significant difference between two or more things.
- Emphasizes the opposite nature of concepts, like black vs. white or happiness vs. sadness.
"Clarify"
- Means to explain something in a way that makes it clear.
- Focuses on resolving ambiguity and providing a precise understanding.
"Comparison"
- Involves examining similarities and differences between two things.
- Used to analyze contrasting elements or highlight shared features.
"Editorial"
- Refers to a type of opinion piece published in a newspaper or magazine.
- Usually presents the author's viewpoint on a particular issue.
"Connotes"
- Implies or suggests something without explicitly stating it.
- Focuses on the unspoken meanings or associations attached to a word, phrase, or object.
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Description
This quiz focuses on essential vocabulary used in PAT exam questions across various subjects, not limited to language arts. It also includes important reminders for the PAT exam and a step-by-step guide on answering multiple choice questions effectively.
