ESOL II Final Exam Review

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What can you predict about the weather if you see very little rainfall?

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There has been very little rainfall.

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What is the author's purpose if they try to convince you of something?

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Persuade

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What are pieces of text used to support a claim called?

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Evidence

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What supporting detail would NOT go with the main idea that scuba diving requires special equipment?

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Scuba divers prefer the waters of the Caribbean.

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What does it mean to infer information from an informational text?

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Drawing conclusions or making educated guesses based on the evidence and details provided in the text.

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

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What is the difference between 'inform' and 'persuade'?

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'Inform' aims to provide information, while 'persuade' aims to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is reasoning in the context of an argument?

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The logical explanation that connects the evidence to the claim.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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To provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea.