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CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest 1a Domain 2: Written Communication

Subjects : cset, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 49 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Designed to take a stand on an issue and convince the reader of the plausibility or correctness of that stand - Often employs an appeal to the reader's logic or ethics and uses strong and credible logic - Techniques include emphasizing benefits while






2. A mode of writing in which the purpose is to inform - explain - clarify - describe - or define a subject to the reader - Meant to 'expose' information - Maintains focus on its topic and provides facts to inform its reader - Should be unbiased and acc






3. Effective speakers enunciate clearly and properly - using a natural pace that is governed by the syntax and content - Words are never slurred or run together - Good speakers do not use fillers such as um - ah - and like.






4. One that is placed too close to a word that it could but should not modify. E.g. Ann served a burned roast to the family.






5. Separates elements of equal power of meaning: two or more words - phrases or sentences. It should never separate a main clause from a subordinate clause or a word or phrase from a clause. - Used to separate main clauses when the separation is not don






6. Second noun or noun equivalents that give additional information about a preceding noun - E.g. Mr. Johnson - a teacher - ran for chairman of the school board.






7. A popular method for initial brainstorming and organizing of thoughts (prewriting) - Think about all the elements of the topic and connect them to the central topic - Start with the main idea in the center of the page inside a circle - then related i






8. Fifth/final step of the writing process - Allows writers to check the text for mechanical and diction errors (spelling - punctuation - grammar - etc.) - Purpose: to ensure that the final draft is as accurate and error - free as possible using the con






9. An effective speaker's tone varies naturally and appropriately according to the content - His or her volume is clear and suitable for the audience and venue - A good speaker modulates his/her volume at appropriate points in the delivery to engage the






10. Join parts of a sentence (words - phrases and clauses) that are grammatically equal or similar - FANBOYS (for - and - nor - but - or - yet - so)






11. Clauses and phrases that are descriptive but not needed to get across the basic meaning of the sentence. E.g. Harold - who dislikes school - is failing English.






12. Include such varied types as personal journals and diaries - letters - summaries - and research papers






13. Understanding proper documentation and bibliographic citation is essential - Using a style manual - such as The Chicago Manual of Style or that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) - is most helpful






14. Separates certain parts of sentences. Used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence - Used to set off interrupting or introductory words or phrases. - Used to separate a series of words or word groups - Used to set off nonrestrictive






15. Good speakers face the audience squarely with a natural stance - They do not shift their weight or stand askew; they do not lean informally to one side or the other - nor do they lean on a lectern or podium.






16. 1. A set phrase with a specific non - literal meaning - raining cats and dogs - kick the bucket - etc. 2. A conventional construction or usage that follows no specific grammatical rule but MUST be worded a certain way; expressions that 'sound right'






17. Evident in a written work that explains - explores - or considers the significance of an event - a work of art - etc. - Requires the writer to think critically and then present the results of his or her thinking - Examples: research papers - critique






18. Transitions between paragraph units (not only... but also...) remind the reader of the important point in a previous paragraph and how it relates to the thrust of the current one






19. Include film - broadcast media - and all aspects of the Internet - Difference between a general - use Internet search site (i.e. Wikipedia - which may be useful to a certain extent but inappropriate for serious research) and highly reputable sites th






20. Typically describes a person - place - or thing in such a way that the reader has a vivid impression of the written work - The written work has a basic purpose of describing something such as an emotion - event - or location - The use of evocative im






21. An introductory phrase that does not refer clearly or logically to a subsequent modifier (usually the subject) in a sentence. E.g. While we were strolling along the beach - a wave suddenly drenched us.






22. Phrases in a sentence that have the same grammatical structure. E.g. He liked swimming - weight lifting - and running.






23. A work that tells a story - usually in roughly chronological order - Fiction or non - fiction - Events are presented in a story - like fashion that builds to a scene of climactic action - Examples: stories - poems - plays - fables - myths - and biogr






24. Take the place of nouns; note whether they should be in the subjective or objective case. E.g. We rewarded the workers who - according to the manager - had done the most imaginative job.






25. Describe things (nouns and pronouns) E.g. The quick work of the mechanic pleased me very much.






26. 1. Prewriting 2. Drafting 3. Revising 4. Editing 5. Proofreading






27. Third step of the writing process - Begin fine - tuning the wording of the draft and/or rearranging the ideas or paragraph - Think about changes that will make the writing more logical and forceful (i.e. move a paragraph to a different location - rew






28. Eye contact - Volume and tone of voice - Pacing and clarity - Hand gestures - Posture






29. Usually translated to mean 'as follows'; should never be used after 'is -' 'are -' 'was' or 'were' when presenting a series - To introduce a formal appositive - list - summary - quotation - example or other explanatory material whether or not the wor






30. The words and phrases that move the reader on to new ideas - Help the reader understand not only ideas but also their relationship to one another - Traditional transitions to introduce ideas: for example - additionally - for instance - furthermore






31. The most formal and traditional form of organizing (prewriting) - Clearly organizes each idea - which examples or ideas will be discussed - and the order in which they will all be presented - Visually displays the difference between main ideas (ident






32. Narrative - Interpretive - Descriptive - Persuasive - Expository - Other Genres






33. Paragraphing - transitional phrases - context






34. A plural subject goes with a plural verb; a singular subject goes with a singular verb E.g. Here on the table are an apple and three pears.






35. The distinctive variety of vocabulary - grammar - and pronunciation spoken by members of an identifiable regional group - nation - or social class






36. First step of the writing process - Older term: Invention - The initial brainstorming step in which the writer gathers ideas and examples - Purpose: to organize one's thoughts and plan the order to present points - examples - arguments - etc. - Most






37. Fourth step of the writing process - Clean up diction and syntax (i.e. combine some sentences for effect and reword sentences for clarity) - Purpose: to check the flow of ideas and precision of presentation






38. A versatile prewriting method that can take many forms - such as listing - free - writing - mapping - charting - bulleting - and so forth.






39. Describe actions (verbs); often end in - ly. E.g. The mechanic repaired my engine and installed a new clutch very quickly.






40. Include books - encyclopedias - professional journals - newspapers - magazines - and other periodicals.






41. Dialect - Idiolect






42. Past - present - future; Error occurs when they are inconsistent. E.g. He walked for miles and finally saw a sign of civilization.






43. Effective speakers know when to use hand gestures and how to employ them appropriately to enhance their presentation. Poor speakers keep their hands in their pockets - play with their hair - or fidget inappropriately.






44. The particular variety of a language used by an individual speaker or writer - which may be marked by peculiarities of vocabulary - grammar - and pronunciation






45. The visual clue that holds ideas together for both readers and writers - Traditionally has a topic sentence that focuses the paragraph's purpose; also provides examples while exhibiting clear reasoning and logical analysis of ideas - In a multiparagr






46. Gives the reader and writer a sense of appropriateness for different writing situations (for example - one follows different writing conventions when writing a letter to the editor - an essay - a diary entry - a descriptive piece - or a letter of com






47. A good speaker establishes this with the audience in a manner that is engaging and appropriate - A good speaker avoids looking down - looking over the heads of the audience - or addressing just one member or one section of the audience.






48. When a noun/pronoun is the subject of a verb ('I -' not 'me')






49. Second step of the writing process; logically follows prewriting - Develop the initial draft of actual sentences and paragraphs - Don't worry about correctness or editing; rather - follow the organizational plan set up in the prewriting stage and inc