Test Taking Terms

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure.

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What is argumentative writing?

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A form of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

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What is evidence in writing?

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Facts, figures, details, quotations, or other sources of information that provide support for a claim.

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What does it mean to paraphrase something?

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To restate the meaning of something using different words.

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What does it mean to 'argue' your claim?

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To give reasons or cite evidence in support of or against something under consideration.

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What is a central idea in a text?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported with evidence.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or argument of a piece of writing.