Writing and Language Arts Flashcards

What is the purpose of a counterargument in a persuasive essay?

Answer: To acknowledge and refute opposing views

Including and refuting a counterargument strengthens the writer's position by showing awareness of opposing views.

In the writing process, which stage involves generating ideas before drafting?

Answer: Prewriting

Prewriting includes brainstorming, outlining, and research that happen before a first draft is written.

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Answer: Protagonist

The protagonist is the main character around whom the central conflict of the story revolves.

Which type of context clue is used in: 'The herbivore, an animal that eats only plants, grazed peacefully'?

Answer: Definition/explanation clue

The phrase 'an animal that eats only plants' directly defines herbivore within the sentence.

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

Answer: She studied hard, so she passed the test.

A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction; 'She studied hard, so she passed the test' uses 'so.'

Which text structure is used when an author describes a problem and its solution?

Answer: Problem and solution

Problem-and-solution text structure presents a problem and then describes one or more solutions, common in informational and persuasive texts.