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Writing Essays

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. An _________ thesis/topic sentence: cannot be a statement of plot or fact - must be a claim that can be argued and defended with evidence






2. Topic sentence - supporting details - clincher






3. The writer's attitude toward the subject and the audience; set in your introduction paragraph






4. Exploring the meaning and construction of a piece of literature - more attention to the specifics - thoughts of the critics






5. Last sentence of introduction - bold - noticeable - obrious - states main ideas of essay






6. Sentences and paragraphs ordered by importance






7. Suppresses the author's tone so the reader can focus on the material






8. Each body paragraph ends with a special sentence that restates the main idea






9. 3 traits of a good reason: cannot be _______ - considers its audience - can be supported by facts and details






10. Footnotes - Endnotes - parenthetical citation






11. Defend your side of an argument; must have facts; used in debates






12. Listing/Brainstorming - Diagraming/Clustering - Free writing






13. 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.]






14. An essay has this many paragraphs






15. Alphabetical list of sources; at the end of the report






16. Every paragraph is related to the theses statement






17. State your ______: E.g. I support this idea or I disagree with this idea






18. A guide for using certain words - sentences - and for all other important elements of an essay - e.g. MLA - AP - Chicago Manual






19. Use ________ for: short stories - poems - songs






20. Proofread for grammar and spelling erros - for coherence...






21. Each body paragraph is developed or supported using






22. Topic sentence - states ;main idea - bold - noticeable - obrious - R/A






23. Use _________: metaphor - hyperbole - bandwagon






24. Explains how or why evidence proves your thesis - connection between evidence and main argument - directly explains how/why your evidence supports your thesis






25. Topic sentence - states main idea - bold - noticeable - obvious - R/A - special setence






26. 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






27. State the _________: E.g. I am writing in regards to your consideration of






28. Author's last name and page number in parentheses following the quotation/paraphrase before period






29. Rewrite an authors idea in your own words






30. Highly organized - formulaic - 5 paragraphs - expository/informational - repetitive






31. At least 5 minutes to develop 3 good reasons or points - one for each paragraph






32. Third person






33. Consists of: specific instances - evidence - expert's opinions/events from text - statistics - direct quotations






34. _____________ titles of (long pieces) works that have been published and created by someone else






35. To Whom it May Concern - Sincerely - [only if you are writing a letter!]






36. Last sentence of body paragraphs [reconnect the reason with your overall argument.]






37. 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'






38. 4 ways theses should not be in your paragraph: Too narrow - Too bold - State ___________ - Dont announce what you are writing about






39. Supporting facts - examples - details






40. Invites the reader the consider a new idea or question that has appeared as a result of your argument






41. 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






42. First paragraph - should catch the reader's attention and introduce the essay topic






43. _______ ( Commentaries) - explains the significance of your basic assertion - how your argument can apply to a larger concept






44. Explains somrthing with fact; as aposed to opinion






45. Ideas are logically organized - and smoothly connected






46. _________ is very important for a good essay






47. Supporting facts - examples - details






48. Mainly for enjoyment






49. Notes that tell the original source of words/ideas that you have used in your essay or report






50. 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