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Writing Essays
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Subject
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writing-skills
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Author's last name and page number in parentheses following the quotation/paraphrase before period
citing a quotation
ways to cite
introduction
effective questions
2. At least 5 minutes to develop 3 good reasons or points - one for each paragraph
academic voice
prewriting
evidence
conclusion
3. An essay has this many paragraphs
5
support
research essay
boomerang sentence
4. Footnotes - Endnotes - parenthetical citation
academic voice
ways to cite
topic sentence
support
5. First paragraph - should catch the reader's attention and introduce the essay topic
introduction
support
pre-writing techniques
topic sentence
6. Third person
citation
citing a quotation
perspective
support
7. Listing/Brainstorming - Diagraming/Clustering - Free writing
organization
problem
quotations
pre-writing techniques
8. Alphabetical list of sources; at the end of the report
effective questions
pre-writing techniques
bibliography
evidence
9. Last sentence of introduction - bold - noticeable - obrious - states main ideas of essay
posing a new question
underline or italicize
thesis
citing a quotation
10. Supporting facts - examples - details
argument
pre-writing techniques
support
research essay
11. Proofread for grammar and spelling erros - for coherence...
revision
5
2nd point
topic sentence
12. Use ________ for: short stories - poems - songs
1st point
quotations
title
topic sentence
13. To Whom it May Concern - Sincerely - [only if you are writing a letter!]
argumentative
so what
ways to cite
audience
14. Ideas are logically organized - and smoothly connected
title
revision
coherence
problem
15. A sentence that supports or develops a single controlling idea - supports an essay's thesis statement - unifies the content of a paragraph - directs the order of the sentences
topic sentence
argument
problem
counterargued
16. Rewrite an authors idea in your own words
evidence
citing a quotation
style guide
paragraphing
17. Exploring the meaning and construction of a piece of literature - more attention to the specifics - thoughts of the critics
citing a quotation
figurative language
literary essay
counterargued
18. Every paragraph is related to the theses statement
unity
posing a new question
argument
paragraphing
19. State your ______: E.g. I support this idea or I disagree with this idea
argument
quotations
support
informal essay
20. _________ is very important for a good essay
paragraphing
so what
literary essay
organization
21. Consists of: specific instances - evidence - expert's opinions/events from text - statistics - direct quotations
informal essay
5
evidence
2nd point
22. Identify the content of the piece - set limits on the topic - communicate the dominant impression you want your essay to make - grab the reader's attention
tone
5
title
2nd point
23. An _________ thesis/topic sentence: cannot be a statement of plot or fact - must be a claim that can be argued and defended with evidence
underline or italicize
informal essay
literary essay
argumentative
24. Topic sentence - supporting details - clincher
third body paragraph
paragraphing
1st point
ways to cite
25. State the _________: E.g. I am writing in regards to your consideration of
essay
paragraphing
1st point
problem
26. The writer's attitude toward the subject and the audience; set in your introduction paragraph
prewriting
essay
tone
third body paragraph
27. A guide for using certain words - sentences - and for all other important elements of an essay - e.g. MLA - AP - Chicago Manual
evidence
style guide
underline or italicize
emphatic order
28. 4 ways theses should not be in your paragraph: Too narrow - Too bold - State ___________ - Dont announce what you are writing about
two different ideas
argument
organization
5
29. Defend your side of an argument; must have facts; used in debates
counterargued
effective questions
analysis
persuasive essay
30. Use ________: questions that proves your point [E.g.: 'If there was a fire - wouldn't you want to get in contact with your children ASAP?' So...the reader IS FORCED to see how having cell phones in school could be beneficial.]
perspective
effective questions
coherence
organization
31. Use _________: metaphor - hyperbole - bandwagon
literary essay
figurative language
1st point
support
32. Each body paragraph is developed or supported using
support
deatails and examples
argumentative
underline or italicize
33. Explains somrthing with fact; as aposed to opinion
tone
two different ideas
expository essay
persuasive essay
34. Each body paragraph ends with a special sentence that restates the main idea
so what
informal essay
clincher/conclusion
deatails and examples
35. 3 traits of a good reason: cannot be _______ - considers its audience - can be supported by facts and details
counterargued
evidence
coherence
deatails and examples
36. Topic sentence - states main idea - bold - noticeable - obvious - R/A - special setence
title
1st point
third body paragraph
evidence
37. Sentences and paragraphs ordered by importance
audience
academic voice
perspective
emphatic order
38. Suppresses the author's tone so the reader can focus on the material
posing a new question
academic voice
effective questions
boomerang sentence
39. Last paragraph - finishing touches - wraps up - summarizes - closure - last paragraph of the essay - e.g. - restate your thesis - 'so what?' - 'connecting to a course theme' - 'posing a new question'
conclusion
so what
perspective
1st point
40. Explains how or why evidence proves your thesis - connection between evidence and main argument - directly explains how/why your evidence supports your thesis
analysis
pre-writing techniques
evidence
title
41. _____________ titles of (long pieces) works that have been published and created by someone else
2nd point
paragraphing
introduction
underline or italicize
42. Supporting facts - examples - details
tone
prewriting
analysis
support
43. Leads into works of others - and asks you to compare their thoughts to you own; Find other text on the subject and use them to support the topic you've been given
informal essay
research essay
2nd point
argument
44. _______ ( Commentaries) - explains the significance of your basic assertion - how your argument can apply to a larger concept
tone
support
conclusion
so what
45. Highly organized - formulaic - 5 paragraphs - expository/informational - repetitive
conclusion
bibliography
essay
evidence
46. Notes that tell the original source of words/ideas that you have used in your essay or report
research essay
deatails and examples
audience
citation
47. Mainly for enjoyment
posing a new question
informal essay
academic voice
organization
48. Topic sentence - states ;main idea - bold - noticeable - obrious - R/A
style guide
2nd point
introduction
organization
49. Last sentence of body paragraphs [reconnect the reason with your overall argument.]
figurative language
argumentative
boomerang sentence
two different ideas
50. Invites the reader the consider a new idea or question that has appeared as a result of your argument
persuasive essay
deatails and examples
clincher/conclusion
posing a new question