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Mindset 3 - Unit 7: News
What does "literal" mean?
What does "contradict" mean?
Mindset 3 - Unit 7: News
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What does "contradict" mean?
To be vague
To speak against or deny
To agree with something
To flatter someone
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What does "literal" mean?
Using words in a creative way
Hinting at something indirectly
A type of slang
Taking words in their most basic sense
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The term "vague" best describes something that is...
Hard to understand
Very detailed
Clearly written
Essential and necessary
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Which word means "to state a fact or belief confidently"?
Ambiguous
Context
Critic
Assert
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What does "anchor" mean in the context of media?
A heavy object used to moor a ship
A device to record shows
A part of a book
A person who presents news on television or radio
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If something is "relevant," it is..
Outdated
Secret and hidden
Important and related to the topic
Difficult to understand
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What does "tabloid" refer to?
A large book
A professional journal
A type of newspaper
A medical manual
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What does "colloquial" refer to?
Complex language
Academic language
Written language
Informal, conversational language
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What does it mean to "confide" in someone?
To express dislike for someone
To avoid someone
To trust someone with private information
To openly praise someone
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Which word means "to praise or admire greatly"?
Boast
Relevant
Rave
Gist
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What does "caption" refer to?
The opening paragraph of an article
The title of a book
A lengthy article
A brief explanation
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What does "illegible" mean?
Written in clear handwriting
Easy to read
Interesting to read
Difficult or impossible to read
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What does "allege" mean?
To understand fully
To flatter someone
To give a hint
To claim something without proof
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What is a "subtitle"?
The main topic of a movie
A brief description
A special type of newspaper
A minor heading in a book or article
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What is the definition of "handbook"?
A fictional novel
A magazine for entertainment
A collection of essays
A small reference book providing instructions or guidance
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What does it mean to "mumble"?
To speak in a low, unclear way
To speak in a loud voice
To remain silent
To speak clearly
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What is "jargon"?
Specialized language used by a particular group
Simple language
Informal conversation
A type of slang
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What is the meaning of "ambiguous"?
Direct and blunt
Open to multiple interpretations
Easily understood
Very clear and specific
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What is a "ghostwriter"?
A person who reviews books
A writer hired to write for someone else
A writer who focuses on ghost stories
An editor for a magazine
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What does "scribble" mean?
To copy someone else's writing
To draw a clear picture
To write or draw quickly and carelessly
To write neatly
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Which word means "to argue over something minor"?
Scribble
Slang
Footnote
Quibble
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What is a "petition"?
A formal request signed by many people
An unclear hint
A personal confession
A direct insult
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What is a "critic"?
A scientist who studies rocks
A person who avoids giving opinions
Someone who expresses opinions
Someone who performs in a play
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What is a "manifesto"?
A public declaration of intentions, motives, or views
A personal letter
A piece of fiction
A scientific paper
