The words

Real Property Law 290 defines a conveyance as every written instrument by which an interest in real property is created, transferred, mortgaged, or assigned.

The actual law, so it can’t scare you later.

Actually means

Any paper that moves, mortgages, or touches ownership of land. Deeds are the classic; mortgages count too.

Plain English. No legalese survives this step.

Live example

A deed, a mortgage, and an assignment of that mortgage are all conveyances.

A scene you can picture.

Killer question

Recognize "conveyance" as the umbrella term for every instrument touching real property.

Exactly how the exam asks it.