OPELA Specialized Terminology 2

Question 1

In academic writing assessed by OPELA, what does the term 'hedging' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Using cautious language to qualify claims

Answer

Hedging involves using language like 'may,' 'might,' or 'suggests' to show appropriate caution about claims.

Question 2

What is an 'annotated bibliography' in academic contexts tested by OPELA?

Accepted Answer

A list of sources with descriptive and evaluative notes

Answer

An annotated bibliography includes each source reference followed by a brief summary and evaluation of that source.

Question 3

Which term describes the ability to understand and produce language in real-time without extensive planning, as assessed in OPELA speaking tasks?

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous fluency

Answer

Spontaneous fluency refers to producing coherent speech naturally and in the moment, a key OPELA speaking criterion.

Question 4

In OPELA reading tasks, 'inferencing' means:

Accepted Answer

Drawing conclusions from implied information

Answer

Inferencing is the ability to understand meaning that is not directly stated but is implied by the text.

Question 5

What does 'academic register' mean in the context of OPELA writing assessment?

Accepted Answer

A formal style appropriate for scholarly communication

Answer

Academic register refers to the formal, objective, and discipline-appropriate language style expected in university writing.

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