Testing Vocabulary

Front

What does the word 'organize' mean?

Back

To arrange in a systematic way.

Front

What is the definition of 'theme'?

Back

The message the author is trying to get across.

Front

What vocabulary word BEST completes the following sentence: Authors _________ texts in a variety of ways depending on what their purpose is.

Back

Organize.

Front

What vocabulary word BEST completes the following sentence: A common________________ I hear at school is 'I don't know!'

Back

Phrase.

Front

What vocabulary word BEST completes the following sentence: My friend made the _________ that he had straight A's, but I asked for him to show me the evidence!

Back

Claim.

Front

What is a 'phrase'?

Back

A group of words that stand together as a single unit.

Front

What does 'claim' mean in writing?

Back

To state that something is the case.

Front

What is the purpose of an author when writing a text?

Back

To convey a message or information to the reader.

Front

What does 'outcome' refer to?

Back

The way things turn out.

Front

What is the difference between 'purpose' and 'theme'?

Back

Purpose refers to the author's intention, while theme is the underlying message.