OST Practice

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What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with the author's claim

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What is the goal of informative/explanatory writing?

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To give the reader information or explain a topic

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Evaluate

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Examine and judge carefully, to give your opinion

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infer

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To make an educated guess

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Explain

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Give a detailed account including reasons to support

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What is the purpose of analyzing a text?

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To break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure

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What does "mood" refer to in literature?

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How the reader feels about the text while reading

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Tone

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The attitude of a speaker or writer toward a subject or an audience

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Theme

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The universal idea about life that is revealed in the text - topic + lesson

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Summary

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A brief, objective statement of the important points or events found in a text