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TSIA2: Reading / Writing Flashcards
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hyperbole
Ans: extreme exaggeration, not meant to be taken literally
counterargument
Ans: an argument made in opposition to a claim presented in
persuasive writing
topic
Ans: the subject of a piece of writing
main idea
Ans: the writer's interpretation of the subject of a piece of
writing
credibility
Ans: the believability or trustworthiness an author creates w ith
his or her audience
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active reading
Ans: engaging with the text by taking notes, paraphrasing,
questioning the text, or outlining the main ideas
summarizing
Ans: condensing the main ideas of a piece of writing down to
the most basic components
paraphrasing
Ans: rewording a text into your own words without shortening
it
a. to entertain
b. to persuade
c. to describe
d. to inform or explain
Ans: the four main purposes an author may have in his or her
writing
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TSIA2: Reading / Writing Flashcards
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
hyperbole
Ans: extreme exaggeration, not meant to be taken literally
counterargument
Ans: an argument made in opposition to a claim presented in
persuasive writing
topic
Ans: the subject of a piece of writing
main idea
Ans: the writer's interpretation of the subject of a piece of
writing
credibility
Ans: the believability or trustworthiness an author creates w ith
his or her audience
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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active reading
Ans: engaging with the text by taking notes, paraphrasing,
questioning the text, or outlining the main ideas
summarizing
Ans: condensing the main ideas of a piece of writing down to
the most basic components
paraphrasing
Ans: rewording a text into your own words without shortening
it
a. to entertain
b. to persuade
c. to describe
d. to inform or explain
Ans: the four main purposes an author may have in his or her
writing
pun
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
