Flocabulary Academic Language 3

Question 1

What does 'context' mean when reading a text?

Accepted Answer

The circumstances surrounding a word or event

Answer

Context refers to the surrounding information or circumstances that help clarify the meaning of a word, phrase, or event.

Question 2

Which term refers to the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses for emphasis?

Accepted Answer

anaphora

Answer

Anaphora is the rhetorical repetition of a word or phrase at the start of successive clauses, used for emphasis.

Question 3

A teacher asks students to 'evaluate' an argument. Students should:

Accepted Answer

Judge the argument's strengths and weaknesses

Answer

To evaluate means to assess the quality, effectiveness, or validity of something by examining its merits and flaws.

Question 4

Which word describes language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images?

Accepted Answer

imagery

Answer

Imagery refers to descriptive language that evokes sensory experiences and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

Question 5

What does 'relevant' mean in the context of supporting evidence?

Accepted Answer

Directly connected to the topic or argument

Answer

Relevant evidence is directly connected to and supports the specific claim or topic being discussed.

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