ELA MSTEP VOCABULARY PRACTICE

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"Inaccurate"

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It is incorrect

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What is the purpose of a "counterclaim" in an argument?

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To argue against the main claim

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Example of an "affix"?

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"un-" in "unhappy"

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Analysis

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A detailed examination of something

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Antonym for the word "hot"?

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Cold

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What is the main purpose of an "argument" in writing?

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To persuade or prove a point

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Who is the "audience" of a book?

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The people reading it

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What does "author’s intent" mean?

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The author's reason for writing

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The "central idea" of a text is:

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The main point the author is making

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Claim in writing

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A statement that can be argued or supported with evidence