Technical Language Analysis

What is the primary function of technical language in a scientific report?

• To entertain the reader with engaging stories

• To provide precise and specific information

• To persuade the reader about a political viewpoint

• To summarize general knowledge for the public

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following terms is considered a key technical term in computer science?

• Metaphor

• Algorithm

• Characterization

• Imagery

How does the use of technical language impact the readability of a text for a general audience?

• It enhances readability by simplifying concepts

• It reduces readability by using specialized terms

• It has no impact on readability

• It makes the text more entertaining

In a medical journal, which term would be considered technical?

• Sympathy

• Cooperation

• Pathogen

• Happiness

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CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the effect of using technical language in an academic presentation?

• It confuses the audience

• It makes the presentation informal

• It establishes the presenter’s credibility

• It shortens the length of the presentation

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Identify the key technical term in the following sentence: "The biologist used a spectrophotometer to measure the absorbance levels in the samples."

• Biologist

• Spectrophotometer

• Measure

• Samples

What does the technical term "photosynthesis" refer to in botanical texts?

• The process by which plants absorb sunlight and convert it into chemical energy

• The growth of plant roots in soil

• The seasonal shedding of leaves

• The pollination process by insects

Which of the following is a technical term used in economics?

• Allegory

• Hyperbole

• Inflation

• Metaphor

In the context of computer programming, what is the technical meaning of the term "loop"?

• A narrative device used in storytelling

• A sequence of instructions that is repeatedly executed until a certain condition is met

• A decorative pattern used in design

• A method of tying a knot