English Composition-Outlining and Drafting Exam Study Guide

What are the paragraphs in a five-paragraph essay? a. Two introductory paragraphs, two topic sentence paragraphs, and a conclusion b. An introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion c. Five body paragraphs with one main point in each d. An introduction and four body paragraphs

b. An introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion

If you're asked to do outside research for an academic essay, where should most of the information from that research go? a. Conclusion b. Body paragraphs c. Topic sentences d. Introduction

b. Body paragraphs

Topics that arrange themselves in a self-explanatory structure, like steps in a process or events in chronological order, are best written using ____ organization. a. Synthetic b. Natural c. Organic d. Logical

b. Natural

In the diagram of the five-paragraph essay, what do the two arrows indicate? a. The positions of the topic sentences b. The positions of the thesis statement c. The positions of the hook sentences d. The positions of the introductions

b. The positions of the thesis statement

Usually, each group of ideas from your prewriting will serve as a ____ in your outline. a. Conclusion b. Thesis statement c. Body paragraph d. Introduction

c. Body paragraph

Which of the following is the most specific thesis statement? a. All of the characters in Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein show the reader that separation from society and ambition without restraint are bad. b. Like other Gothic and Romantic novels, Frankenstein shows that the natural world is a powerful influence on emotion and mood. c. In Mary Shelly's novel, the title character of Victor Frankenstein represents the dangers of alienation from self, family, and society. d. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is full of themes of good versus evil and humanity versus nature.

c. In Mary Shelly's novel, the title character of Victor Frankenstein represents the dangers of alienation from self, family, and society.

If you're assigned to write a persuasive essay about free speech laws, what would be the best type of organization to use in your outline and essay? a. Formal organization b. Paragraphical organization c. Logical organization d. Natural organization

c. Logical organization

How should most concluding paragraphs begin? a. With a surprise fact or statistic b. With a list of main points c. With a restatement of the thesis d. With a vivid description

c. With a restatement of the thesis

Which of the following is a good form of evidence to include in a body paragraph? a. An excerpt from a tabloid b. Your own opinion c. A link to a wikipedia page d. A quote from an expert

d. A quote from an expert

The outlining process helps you organize the major points in your essay and identify a. Errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. b. Prewriting strategies to use for your next essay. c. Thesis statements for every paragraph. d. Gaps in support for those major points.

d. Gaps in support for those major points.

A good thesis statement must ____ that the essay will defend with evidence and examples. a. Repeat a quote b. Ask a question c. Cite a statistic d. Make a claim

d. Make a claim

When should you identify your audience during the writing process? a. Drafting b. Revising c. Editing d. Prewriting

d. Prewriting

Which of the following must be included in a good thesis statement? a. Supporting details for the essay's main point b. Extensive facts on the history of the topic c. Every major point contained in the essay d. The writer's point of view on the topic

d. The writer's point of view on the topic

Which of the following essay assignments would make the best use of natural organization? a. A narrative essay about your favorite childhood memory b. An argumentative essay about school dress codes c. A commentary essay about social media trends d. An analysis essay about the book Things Fall Apart

a. A narrative essay about your favorite childhood memory

Which type of prewriting involves simply writing whatever comes to mind for a few minutes without worrying about spelling or grammar? a. Freewriting b. Mapping c. Visualizing d. Research

a. Freewriting

____ outlines can take the form of brief lists of ideas in the order in which you want to discuss them. a. Informal b. Reflective c. Hierarchical d. Formal

a. Informal

If you're worried that a piece of evidence-like a study, a quote, or an example-isn't convincing, what should you do? a. Leave it out of your essay. b. Write about it in more detail. c. Keep it in to add length to your essay. d. Argue against it in the conclusion.

a. Leave it out of your essay.

Which of the following would make the best hook sentence for an essay about vaccines? a. The first vaccine was created by Edward Jenner in 1798 to fight smallpox using antibodies from cowpox survivors. b. What are vaccines? c. By the end of the 20th century, the world had all but eliminated measles, but in 2018, 98 countries reported a rapid rise in the disease despite the fact that an effective vaccine is available. d. Throughout history, many people have died from various diseases because they didn't have access to preventative vaccines.

c. By the end of the 20th century, the world had all but eliminated measles, but in 2018, 98 countries reported a rapid rise in the disease despite the fact that an effective vaccine is available.

Which of the following thesis statements best shows the tension between an existing view and the writer's point of view? a. If the ACLU continues to prioritize free speech over maintaining democracy, hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan will continue to flourish in America. b. The ACLU should not give hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan a platform to spread their hate throughout American democracy. c. The Ku Klux Klan is a hate group with a long history of dividing Americans, so the ACLU can't continue to support their right to free speech. d. While the ACLU has a responsibility to preserve free speech in America, supporting the rights of hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan is ultimately dangerous to democracy.

d. While the ACLU has a responsibility to preserve free speech in America, supporting the rights of hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan is ultimately dangerous to democracy.

Which of the following best describes the condition of your thesis statement at the end of prewriting? a. You don't need to worry about a thesis statement at the prewriting stage. That will come during the drafting stage. b. You should have three or four possible thesis statements ready by the time you've finished prewriting. c. Your thesis statement should be set in stone, and you shouldn't change it for the rest of the writing process. d. You should have a good idea of what your thesis statement will be, but you can and should adjust it as you go along.

d. You should have a good idea of what your thesis statement will be, but you can and should adjust it as you go along.