3.8 Vocabulary Review - "Reading for Success Vocabulary"

What does "clarify" mean?

• To make or become more easily understood

• To make something more confusing

• To hide information

• To ignore details

What is a "lexicon"?

• All words known to an individual

• The atmosphere of a piece of writing

• The knowledge of meaningful word parts

• Two parts of a syllable

What is a "phoneme"?

• A type of sentence

• The smallest unit of sound within a language system

• A paragraph

• A type of word

What does "phonological awareness" refer to?

• Awareness of all levels of the speech sound system

• Understanding grammar rules

• Knowledge of vocabulary

• Ability to write essays

What does "plot" refer to in a story?

• The setting of the story

• The plan of the main story

• The characters in the story

• The dialogue in the story

What is a "primary source"?

• A fictional story

• A source that provides first-hand testimony or direct evidence

• A secondary analysis

• A summary of events

Which of the following is a synonym for "revise"?

• Explore

• Base

• Modify

• Author

What does "semantics" study?

• Word and phrase meanings

• The formation of sentences

• The art of speaking or writing

• The time and place of an action

What are "text features"?

• Components of a story or article that are not the main body of text

• Structures used to organize information in a text

• The author's attitude toward a subject

• Two or more vowels that make one sound

Which word is a synonym for "theme"?

• Message

• Approach

• Trace

• Truthful