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English II Writing for Purpose Vocabulary: Persuasive/Expository Matching

Match each vocabulary word with its definition.

AB
extraneousnot relevant; not important
generalizationa statement or conclusion that is derived from and applies equally to a number of cases
fragmentaryconsisting of the physical fragments or small disconnected items of something
obscuredifficult to understand because of not being fully or clearly expressed; not important or well-known
blatantwithout any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
erraticoften changing direction and not following any definite course; not predictable, regular, or consistent
vaguenot clear in meaning or intention; unclear or incoherent in thinking or expression
adequatesufficient in quality or quantity to meet a need or qualify for something
variationthe degree to which something differs
apparentclearly seen or understood
transitional: words or phrases that help carry a thought from one sentence to another, from one idea to another, or from one paragraph to another; links sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas
specificityprecise and detailed, avoiding vagueness; with individual qualities that allow a distinction to be made or make a distinction necessary
effectivecausing a result, especially the desired or intended result
amplemore than enough; as much or as many as required, usually with some left over
insightthe ability to see clearly and intuitively into the nature of a complex person, situation, or subject
substantialconsiderable in amount, extent, value, or importance
relevanthaving some sensible or logical connection with something else such as a matter being discussed or investigated
“freshness of expression”originality and creativity in writing and ideas

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