A person, book, or document that provides information on a topic. Ex. Your textbook is a good source of articles and exercises.

The merging of information gathered from more than one source. Ex. The students will synthesize the articles by combining main ideas and creating an opinion about them.

A statement that conveys a general truth, based on several specific details. Ex. Ms. Aceves made a generalization about high school students when she said, "Since Johnny didn't turn in the paper, that means no one else will."

The addition of ideas to support the ideas already presented in a work. Ex. In order to understand an idea, one must elaborate by giving more information on a topic.

Statements that are designed to provide information or explain the meaning and purpose of a text. Ex. The teen driving exposition papers will explain why teens should/should not be licensed drivers.

The different forms of literature, such as stories, novels, plays, essays, and poems. Ex. Poetry is a genre because it is a specific type of writing.

Meanings and emotions associated with a word that go beyond its dictionary definition. Ex. The word rule may have a negative connotation among teens because they feel controlled by the rules of the school.

The dictionary definition of a word. Ex. The denotative meaning of fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, or pain.

Worldly things that are not considered religious or sacred. Ex. That book is secular because it does not deal with religion.

Something that is amazing or impressive. Ex. Ms. Aceves has such a formidable presence in front of the class.

Help

Options

focusNode

Didn't know it?
click below

Knew it?
click below

Don't Know

Remaining cards (0)

Know

retry

shuffle

restart

0:00

Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

Normal Size Small Size show me how

Exposition 1

Unit 2: Exposition 1

Question	Answer
Source	A person, book, or document that provides information on a topic. Ex. Your textbook is a good source of articles and exercises.
Synthesis	The merging of information gathered from more than one source. Ex. The students will synthesize the articles by combining main ideas and creating an opinion about them.
Generalization	A statement that conveys a general truth, based on several specific details. Ex. Ms. Aceves made a generalization about high school students when she said, "Since Johnny didn't turn in the paper, that means no one else will."
Elaboration	The addition of ideas to support the ideas already presented in a work. Ex. In order to understand an idea, one must elaborate by giving more information on a topic.
Exposition	Statements that are designed to provide information or explain the meaning and purpose of a text. Ex. The teen driving exposition papers will explain why teens should/should not be licensed drivers.
Genres	The different forms of literature, such as stories, novels, plays, essays, and poems. Ex. Poetry is a genre because it is a specific type of writing.
Connotations	Meanings and emotions associated with a word that go beyond its dictionary definition. Ex. The word rule may have a negative connotation among teens because they feel controlled by the rules of the school.
Denotation	The dictionary definition of a word. Ex. The denotative meaning of fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, or pain.
Secular	Worldly things that are not considered religious or sacred. Ex. That book is secular because it does not deal with religion.
Formidable	Something that is amazing or impressive. Ex. Ms. Aceves has such a formidable presence in front of the class.

Created by: naa39647

Popular English Vocabulary sets

Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots

Informational Text

Literary Elements

How to prove your point when making a claim

200 common phrasal verbs

Basic English Word

Nouns that don't follow the regular plural rule #mbe

"A Big Word Within the Word"

"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries: