Name ____________________________ Date ____________________ Per. _____
Unit 2 Essay Writing Vocabulary Review Packet
Using your vocabulary list, fill in the correct vocabulary word for each definition. Spelling
counts (1 Point each)
1. _________________________
a clear statement of the author’s position on the topic or
subject of the essay
2. _________________________
to prove something is false, erroneous, or incorrect
3. _________________________
the sentence(s) a writer uses to provide needed
background or plot to understand the thesis of the essay
4. _________________________
writing that explains or informs; similar to newspaper and
textbook writing
5. _________________________
the first paragraph of an essay which includes the attention
grabber, background, thesis and blueprint
6. _________________________
writing intended to re-create a person, a place, a thing, an
event, or an experience using sensory details to create a
mood or evoke emotion
7. _________________________
writing that is intended to convince a reader to think or act
a certain way based on reason, evidence and factual
information, not emotion appeal
8. _________________________
furnishing and documenting evidence gathered from
primary or secondary sources to substantiate or verify a
claim
9. _________________________
facts and data used to prove, clarify, or support something
10. _______________________
writing that is a short nonfiction prose piece, written in the 1st
person; the subject pertains to the writer’s life and includes
deep thought about personal views, feelings, and
connection to the subject
11. ______________________
the paragraphs containing the reasons, arguments, or points
identified in the blueprint along with valid supporting details
and elaboration
writing that tells a story; incorporates the elements of plot,
dialogue, and character development
12. ______________________
13. _______________________
the final paragraph of an essay which restates the thesis,
summarizes the key reasons, arguments, or points, and
leaves the reader with a final significant thought about the
topic
14. ________________________
a statement either before or after the thesis that provides
the reasons, arguments, or points to be addressed in the
body of the essay
15. _________________________
the sentence(s) a writer uses to hook the reader’s attention;
anecdote, questions, quote, interesting fact, etc.
16. _________________________
a short piece of nonfiction prose(writing) that examines a
single subject
Using the context clues, fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word for each sentence.
Each word will be used only once. Spelling counts (1 Point each)
17. When writing an essay it is common to include a ___________________________ to provide
the reader with reasons or argumentation to be covered in the body paragraphs.
18. -19. Always start the ____________________ with an __________________________ paragraph
to provide the reader with background information and a thesis for better understanding of
the topic.
20. -21. When writing an _________________________ essay use statistical
____________________________ to convince a reader to think a certain way.
22. The ___________________ should be a clear statement of the author’s position on the
subject of the essay.
23. Be sure to hook the reader by using one method of writing an
_____________________________________________.
24.-25 It is important to follow the ______________ paragraphs with a
__________________________ and restate the thesis to leave the reader with a final statement
of significance.
26. In an argumentative essay you will need to __________________ the opposing issue if you
believe it to be false or incorrect.
27. ________________________ writing informs a reader by explaining the subject clearly.
28. Supporting details and elaboration should be included in all ___________________
paragraphs of any essay.
29. When using evidence form primary or secondary sources, it is necessary to provide
________________________________.
30. When incorporating plot, dialogue, and characters into a piece of writing it is known as
_______________________________ writing.
31. Always use sensory details to establish a mood an evoke emotion when writing a
_______________________________ essay.
32. A _________________________ essay involves thoughtful connection to the subject.
Using this week’s vocabulary list, complete the following synonym and antonym list:
Write the vocabulary word that is the antonym (opposite) of each word.
33. foreground
________________________
34. conclusion
________________________
35. accusation
________________________
36. introduction
________________________
37. indescribable
________________________
38. paragraph
________________________
39. uncertified
________________________
40. lack of position
_________________________
Write the vocabulary word that is the synonym (similar) of each word.
41. story
________________________
42. plan
________________________
43. dispute
________________________
44. explain
________________________
45. captures interest
________________________
46. disprove
________________________
47. middle
________________________
48. contemplative
________________________