abstract

1. abstract Definition – a summary of the essential things Synonyms – brief, outline Antonyms – complete Sentence – Etymology – 15th Century, Middle English, from Latin

2. audience Definition – A reading, viewing, or listening group Synonyms – viewers, spectators Antonyms – actor, characters Sentence – Etymology – 14th Century, Middle English, from Anglo- French, from Latin

3. author’s argument Definition – the point of view or position the author presents Synonyms – perspective Antonyms – compromise Sentence –

4. bibliography Definition – a list of works referred to in a text, the last page of a research report Synonyms – quotes, references, resources Antonyms – index Sentence – Etymology – 1802 New Latin, from Greek

5. compare Definition – the similarities between two things Synonyms – analyze, examine Antonyms – ignore Sentence – Etymology – 14th century, Middle English, from Anglo- French, from Latin

6. composition Definition – a piece of writing Synonyms – work, writing Antonyms – reading Sentence – Etymology – 14th Century, Middle English, From Anglo-French, from Latin

7. concludes Definition – to bring to an end; to form a final judgment; or reach a decision Synonyms – finish, infer Antonyms – begin Sentence – Etymology – 14th Century, Middle – English from Latin

8. context Definition – the interrelated condition in which something exists Synonyms – circumstance Antonyms – unrelated Sentence – Etymology – 1568 Middle English, from Latin

9. contrast Definition – the differences between two things Synonyms – unalike, vary Antonyms – similar Sentence – Etymology – 1646 French

10. controlling idea Definition –the primary idea of your topic sentence or thesis, expresses your attitude and approach toward your topic Synonyms – direction, writing strategy Antonyms – scattered Sentence –

11. description description Definition – to give a mental image of something, describe Synonyms – sketch, portrait Antonyms – asleep, dull Sentence – Etymology – 14th Century, Middle – English from Anglo- French and Latin

12. engages Definition –to hold the attention of, to involve, to attract Synonyms – interest Antonyms – release Sentence – Etymology – 15th Century, Middle – English from Anglo-French

13. evaluate Definition – to exam and judge carefully Synonyms – inspect, understand Antonyms – ignore, guess Sentence – Etymology – 1842 French

14. explanation Definition – to make something clear or understandable Synonyms – clarify, get across Antonyms – unclear Sentence – Etymology – 15th Century, Middle English, from Latin

15. expository Definition – text that explains or informs Synonyms – nonfiction Antonyms – narrative Sentence – My science book is expository text. Etymology - 1628

16. extraneous information Definition – off topic, not relevant Synonyms – foreign, accidental Antonyms – relevant Sentence – Etymology – 1638 From Latin

17. foot note Definition – a note of reference or explanation placed below the text on a printed page. Synonyms – explanation Antonyms – plagiarize Sentence – Etymology – 1607 According to our founding fathers, all 1 people were created equally. 1 The Declaration of Independence

18. index Definition – a search tool; located in the back of a book;gives page number of important ideas, topics, terms, people, places, etc.; listed alphabetically Synonym – a list Antonym – table of contents Sentence – Etymology – 1561 Latin

19. letter of application Definition – a cover letter to highlight your accomplishments Synonyms – cover letter Antonyms – novel Sentence – Etymology – 13th Century, Middle – English, from Anglo-French from Latin

20. resume resume Definition – a set or list of accomplishments Synonyms – summary, list Antonyms – novel Sentence – Etymology – 1804 French, from Middle-French

21. organizing structure Definition – how the information is arranged: cause and effect, chronological, compare and contrast, problem and solution Synonyms – method Antonyms – random Sentence –

22. problem and solution Definition – author describes a problem and then offers one or more possible solutions Synonyms – dilemma, solve Antonyms – compare and contrast Sentence –

23. reading critically Definition – understanding and evaluating the point the author is trying to make, consider the facts and details, read between the lines, think about what is missing Synonym – analyze Antonym – skim Sentence –

24. Logical Order Definition - arranged in order or in sequence; logical flow, progression Synonym – sequence Antonym – random, unorganized Sentence –

25. speaker’s voice Definition – a distinctive style of writing that sounds like the manner in which the writer speaks, writer’s personality Synonyms – style, personality Antonyms – topic, audience Sentence –

26. perspective Definition – how one views something Synonyms – point of view Antonyms – no opinion Etymology – 16th Century, Middle French, Old Italian

27. purpose Definition – an end to be attained, point, reason Synonyms – goal, intention Antonyms – chance Sentence – Etymology – 14th century Middle–English from Anglo–French from Latin

28. supporting details Definition – facts, figures, statistics and examples used to support a view point Synonyms – proof, facts Antonyms – incomplete Sentence –

29. topic Definition – the subject matter or issue Synonyms – content Antonyms – purpose Sentence – The topic was cancer research. Etymology – 1569 Latin from Greek

30. technical writing Definition - very specific information, usually includes illustrations and visuals to clarify and reinforce Synonyms – instructions, manuals, directions, reports, spreadsheets Antonyms – novels Sentence – Etymology – 1617 Greek and Latin

31. viewpoint Definition – the author’s opinion on an issue or topic Synonyms – perspective, belief Antonyms – no opinion Sentence – His viewpoint is one of skepticism. Etymology - 1855