Difference between Rubric and Gloss

What is the difference between Rubric and Gloss?

Rubric as a noun is a heading in a book highlighted in red. while Gloss as a noun is a surface shine or luster/lustre

Rubric

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A heading in a book highlighted in red. A title of a category or a class. An established rule or custom, a guideline. A printed set of scoring criteria for evaluating student work and for giving feedback.

Gloss

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To give a gloss or sheen to.To make (something) attractive by deceptionTo become shiny.To add a gloss to (a text).To give a deliberately false interpretation of.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A surface shine or luster/lustreA superficially or deceptively attractive appearanceA brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or complex expression, usually inserted in the margin or between lines of a text.A glossary; a collection of such notes.An extensive commentary on some text.A deliberately misleading explanation.

Example sentence: A gloss is a total system of perception and language.

We hope you now know whether to use Rubric or Gloss in your sentence.

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