Words to Remember
This page gives basic definitions for some important terms that can help you learn about effective questions. You can get a more complete definition of each term from Fact Monster*.
New Words
Convergent: Moving toward one direction or having a limited number of answers.
Divergent: Moving in many directions or having many answers.
Evaluative: Requiring judgment to decide among various opinions or answers.
Review Words
Brainstorm: Think of many possibilities as quickly as you can.
Cause: A person, group, event, idea, action, or object that produces a specific result or outcome.
Classify: Arrange people, groups, places, events, ideas, actions, or objects so that each one is assigned to a category.
Compare: Study two (or more) people, groups, places, events, ideas, actions, or objects to identify shared characteristics.
Contrast: Type or graphics that work together to create a desired effect; also, study two (or more) people, groups, places, events, ideas, actions, or objects to identify distinctive characteristics.
Divide: Separate people, groups, places, events, ideas, or things so that each one is placed into a category.
Effect: A specific result or outcome produced by something said or done by a person, group, event, idea, or thing.
Essay: A short written work that makes an important point about a particular topic.
Expository: A type of writing that explains a topic or informs an audience.
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