QUESTION 1
This type of general-purpose writing results when a writer has strong views and opinions and feels compelled to sway the reader.
express oneself
persuasive
informative
entertainment
QUESTION 2
In special-function paragraphs which of the following is NOT a common type of conclusion:
re-statement of the thesis
interesting details
a summary
a personal challenge
QUESTION 3
Identify which is NOT one of the primary qualities of good writing:
fresh thinking
the use of grammar and punctuations
effective organization
start with a good joke
QUESTION 4
True or False: The purpose and audience are closely linked.
True
False
QUESTION 5
Which of the following are example approaches that establish a clear pattern of organization?
Space sequence
Space sequence, time sequence and process development
time sequence
process development
QUESTION 6
Which connecting word or phrase shows similarity?
however
moreover
finally
in brief
QUESTION 7
The person or group you want to reach is known as?
Purpose
Audience
Editor
Teacher
QUESTION 8
A good way to size up your readers is to develop an audience profile. This profile will emerge gradually as you answer all but which one of the following questions:
What are the educational level, age, social class, and economic status of the audience I want to reach?
Why will this audience read my writing?
What is the device the audience is using to read?
What attitudes, needs, and expectations do they have?
QUESTION 9
Demonstratives are special adjectives that identify or point out _______rather than describe them.
nouns
verbs
adverbs
participles
QUESTION 10
If Stacy is writing about the different structures of the heart, what is her purpose?
To persuade
To inform
To entertain
To express herself
QUESTION 11
This states the main idea of a paragraph.
Purpose
Topic sentence
Introduction
Context
QUESTION 12
This special paragraph includes the essay's topic and directly states the thesis.
Conclusion
Introduction
Main Idea
Topic sentence
QUESTION 13
Which of the following is NOT a key idea for writing a web page?
Keep the information clear and simple.
Showcase your ability to make complex and highly technical connections
Recognize that you need to grab and hold your reader's attention
Use hypertext strategies
QUESTION 14
Effective paragraphs are all but which of the following?
unified
contain a topic sentence
exhibit adequate development
the appropriate font
QUESTION 15
What do you call the short paragraph that announces a shift from one group of ideas to another?
Topic sentence
Transitional paragraph
Main idea
Introduction
QUESTION 16
This refers to using vivid and forceful words to enhance the quality of your writing.
Fresh thinking
Sense of style
Self expression
Effective organization
QUESTION 17
Which of the following is NOT a common transitional device?
Connecting words and phrases
Repeated key words
Pronouns and demonstrative adjectives
Collective design
QUESTION 18
This sentence is found in the introduction, states the purpose of the writer, and tells the reader what will follow.
Topic statement
Thesis
Conclusion
Main idea
QUESTION 19
This type of general-purpose writing intends to share information or explain an area of expertise.
persuasive
informative
express oneself
entertainment
QUESTION 20
Which of the following is NOT considered a danger of texting?
It is easy to respond too quickly to a question and so provide an incomplete answer
Because messages are necessarily short, they can often be incomplete or lack the necessary context
Since people text from their phones, it is easy to be excessively informal or make careless mistakes in spelling or grammar
Email is more widely available