Vocab quiz for English on November 10th
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38 Terms
Bias
A personal and often unfair preference or prejudice for or against something.
Credibility
The quality of being trusted and believed; how reliable a source or person is.
Objective
Based on facts, not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
Subjective
Influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or experiences.
Evidence
Facts, examples, or details that support an idea, argument, or claim.
Claim
A statement or main idea that a writer is trying to prove or support.
Counterargument
An opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges the main claim.
Tone
The author’s attitude toward the subject, shown through word choice and style.
Diction
The author’s specific word choice, which affects tone and meaning.
Inference
A logical conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than direct statement.
Perspective
The point of view or position from which something is considered or evaluated.
Rhetoric
The art of using language effectively and persuasively.
Purpose
The author’s reason for writing — to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
Connotation
The emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word, beyond its dictionary definition.
Paraphrase
To restate information in your own words while keeping the original meaning.
Bias
A personal and often unfair preference or prejudice for or against something.
Credibility
The quality of being trusted and believed; how reliable a source or person is.
Objective
Based on facts, not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
Subjective
Influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or experiences.
Evidence
Facts, examples, or details that support an idea, argument, or claim.
Claim
A statement or main idea that a writer is trying to prove or support.
Counterargument
An opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges the main claim.
Tone
The author’s attitude toward the subject, shown through word choice and style.
Diction
The author’s specific word choice, which affects tone and meaning.
Inference
A logical conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than direct statement.
Perspective
The point of view or position from which something is considered or evaluated.
Rhetoric
The art of using language effectively and persuasively.
Purpose
The author’s reason for writing — to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
Connotation
The emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word, beyond its dictionary definition.
Paraphrase
To restate information in your own words while keeping the original meaning.
Persuasive Essay
An essay that attempts to persuade readers to adopt a particular opinion or point of view.
Expository Essay
An essay that communicates factual information by explaining, defining, or interpreting an idea.
Biography
An account of a person’s life written by another individual.
Autobiography
A person’s own account of his or her life.
Descriptive Essay
An essay that asks the author to describe something.
Critical Review
An analysis and evaluation of a subject or work, not simply just a summary.
Technical Article
An article used to inform, instruct, or direct a specific audience on how to do something.
Reflective Essay
An essay in which the author shares thoughts or feelings about an idea or personal experience.