English Chapter 15

Hyperbole can be described as follows:

An over-exaggeration to make a point.

Which one of the following statements is true about compare and contrast definition-focused essays?

Compare and contrast places the definition into a larger context in which similarities and differences can be explained.

In writing an opinion essay, which of the following does not require worrying about grammar? Report an Error

Pre-writing

Simply put, a narrative is a:

Story

Facts and data that support reasons in an argumentative essay are called _____.

evidence

Which of the following would be an example of process writing?

A 1989 Honda Accord repair book

When writing an informative essay, what are the most important parts of the introduction?

A thesis and compelling way to hook the reader

What type of informative essay, in its most basic form, looks at cause and effect?

Data analysis

What form of expository writing uses sensory details to expose the reader to new information?

Descriptive

Choose the best approach for minimizing plagiarism among students.

Model plagiarism for the students. Require bibliographies for papers. Use originality software when grading papers.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the interviewing method of research?

All interview answers do not need to be fact checked.

A metaphor can be defined as the following:

An expression used to compare two things in an effort to help the reader have a better understanding of what the writer is attempting to convey.

If you are exposing your audience to similarities and differences about something, you are using what type of expository writing technique?

Comparison

Jared believes that the minimum wage should be higher. In his argumentative essay he addresses the view of opponents who claim that a higher wage will cause companies to hire fewer workers with this statement: Though some think that a higher minimum wage will cut down on company hiring, a 2016 study of retail stores in Canada has shown otherwise, demonstrating hiring levels that remained the same in the wake of rising wages. In this instance, Jared is using what is known as a/an _____.

Counter

How many paragraphs would you expect to see in a standard argumentative essay?

Five

When using expository writing, it is important to assume that your audience has:

Little to no background knowledge about the topic

Which two aspects are important when organizing a compare and contrast essay?

Presenting the information by points of comparison or by topics

In writing an opinion essay, what sort of source allows the most accurate information?

Primary -When the source reports on a study, for example, it is better than a source that might report with another political agenda.

In writing an opinion essay, which is a step requiring attention to grammar and style?

Editting

Choose the best answer as it relates to explaining copyrighted material.

Elementary, middle, high school and adult learners can comprehend the concept of copyrighted material.

Which of the following statements BEST describes expository writing?

Expository writing seeks to explain or inform readers about a subject.

In writing an opinion essay, how does pre-writing help? Report an Error

It helps clarify ideas for the writer.

Iza includes this statement in her essay: I believe that college students should control all of their own finances because they possess the intellectual capability and emotional maturity to do so. This is Iza's _____ statement.

Position

Allyne is writing an argumentative essay in favor of expanded women's rights in the workplace. Where should she include background information about the topic of women's rights in general?

The introduction

Which of the following is TRUE about copyrighted material?

Using a significant portion of someone else's work with citing may still represent infringement.

Which one of the following is NOT TRUE about printed material.

All printed material is fact checked

What role does the author's opinion play in an informative essay?

An informative essay should not include the author's opinion.

First-person narration:

Is seen when the narrator is a character in the story, and 'I' or 'we' are often used to convey information.

In writing an opinion essay, what has to go with your opinions?

Reasons

Flashback can be described as follows:

When the narrator/character thinks back in time and the events will go back and forth between the past and the present.