english finals objective review
Good dialogue should avoid the repetition of phrases like [____________] and [________________].
'she said' and 'he replied.'
A computer is an excellent tool for organizing your paper.
A computer is an excellent tool for organizing your paper.
When should you select a title for your paper?
After you have finished the paper
Which of the following is a possible purpose for argument papers?
All of the above
To develop confidence:
All of these
A paper, grounded on logical, structured evidence, that attempts to convince the reader to accept an opinion, take some action, or do both is called a(n) [___________].
Argument
Which strategy generates ideas faster than the others?
Brainstorming
_________________, or conversation, animates narrative and helps draw the reader into the story.
Dialogue
A writer can successfully argue a fact
False
E-mail, voice mail, and cellular phones are dooming ordinary writing.
False
It is the implied purpose of all essays to argue the facts.
False
One should include as much information as possible in the introduction to appeal to the reader.
False
The thesis statement in all essays is static and once introduced in the essay should never change,
False
To avoid plagiarism when paraphrasing material for an academic paper, it is unacceptable to use your own sentence structure and synonyms.
False
True or False. Ignorance of proper documentation rules is a valid excuse for committing plagiarism.
False
True or False. We absorb information more swiftly when we hear it than when we read it.
False
True/False - All papers must have a thesis statement.
False
True/False - It is not acceptable to present a numbered list of steps.
False
True/False - It is not necessary to give the purpose of each step.
False
True/False - It is optional to give warnings of possible pitfalls or dangers in performing the process.
False
Which of the following is NOT a stage of the writing process?
Finding a broad topic
Which of the following topics is not arguable?
Ice cream tastes better than yogurt.
Any version of the language that deviates from the rules of edited American English is known as ...
Non-Standard English
In which of the following will you NOT need to make a comparison?
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a reason to avoid plagiarism.
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a transitional device?
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a type of process?
None of the above
What is the first thing you should do when evaluating a peer's paper?
Read the essay from beginning to end
Which of the following is NOT a proven strategy for finding a narrow, limited topic?
Researching
Which of the following is NOT a satisfactory solution for sexist language?
Substitute the word 'person' for 'man' in job titles
Which of the following may be part of a good conclusion?
Summarize the main points
Some factors that contribute to success:
Take careful notes, avoid procrastination and manage stress
Which of the following is NOT an advantage which writing offers to writers and readers?
Technology allows writers to use abbreviated language to make their ideas known more concisely.
Which of the following is NOT a method of gathering information on a topic?
Texting
Which of the following is NOT a place where you will benefit from good writing skills?
Texting your friends
Which of the following would be a helpful comment on a peer evaluation?
The introduction is too technical and I get lost.
Identify the point of view in the following paragraph. "The teenager lunged at Max's chest with the blade. Instinctively, Max moved one step to his right. He didn't shift far enough. The knife sank into him."
Third person
How many times should you re-read your essay in preparing to revise?
Three
_____________________ reveals the author's attitude toward the topic and the reader.
Tone
A conclusion brings an essay to satisfying close.
True
A good writing strategy for a comparison is to move from the least significant to the most significant point.
True
A reader involves himself/herself in the text by activating prior knowledge of the subject
True
After the introduction, generally, the writer should transition to his first major point to support his thesis.
True
Each person has his or her own learning style (a unique approach to learning and wring based on experience, personality, and prior learning).
True
It is helpful to read your paper aloud during the revision process.
True
It is not acceptable to announce your intention of stating something (example: I am writing to explain how you make pancakes...).
True
On the Works Cited page, the medium (Print or Web) is no longer required in MLA 8.
True
One should use alliteration or a funny expression when considering a title of an essay.
True
Signal phrases preclude the need for using the author's name in in text citations.
True
The more support material for the thesis the better the essay will be.
True
True/False - A long patient wait qualifies as action.
True
True/False - It is acceptable to use a sentence fragment in dialogue.
True
True/False - It is acceptable to use slang and sentence fragments in dialogue.
True
True/False - When writing a process analysis, you should select a topic with which you are very familiar.
True
True/False -In a process analysis the steps must be presented in chronological order.
True
You cannot compare and contrast two things unless they have something in common.
True
Which of the following is NOT a question you would ask in planning your comparison paper?
What are the steps necessary in making this decision?
Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask to size up your audience?
What can I expect to gain from persuading this audience to my point of view?
Which of the following is NOT a question which you should answer when writing a process?
Which steps can I exclude because they are obvious to me?
What questions must a writer ask to determine the background information needed for his readers?
Who, what, when, where, why, and how
To focus your attention when studying :
Work at peak periods of attention, vary activities, and space out the time
Which of the following is a way that you can commit plagiarism?
You paraphrase information from a source in your own words and do not document the information.
What must link two independent clauses in a sentence?
a comma and a conjunction (and, but, however, not only, )
Which of the following is NOT a special function paragraph?
a definition
What does description seek to create?
a dominant image
In the flexible notes system, the top of each page contains _____________________.
a key point
gobbledygook
a major form of wordiness which can bog down a paper
A word that creates a different mental image from person to person is called a(n) __________________________ word.
abstract
Another function of comparison is to ...
acquaint us with unfamiliar things
Narration re-creates _____________________.
action
Effective arguments depend on careful audience analysis. This analysis is to determine how to appeal the different audiences. These audiences are:
agreeable, wavering, hostile
A sentence is a group of words that ...
all of the above
What factors contribute to college success?
all of the above
Which of the following is a common writing purpose.
all of the above
Comparison helps us choose between [________________].
alternatives
Which of the following is NOT a good beginning for an essay?
an announcement "In this paper I intend to"
A effective introduction should NOT include:
an apology for not knowing all the facts on the subject
cliche
an expression that has become flat and stale from overuse
Which of the following is NOT a possibility for a conclusion?
an introduction of new material
A(n) [_________________________] calls attention to one or more similarities underlying two items that seem to have nothing in common.
analogy
When you compare two unlike situations or things, you are using a(n) [______________________].
analogy
either/or fallacy
asserting that only two choices exist
personification
assigns human qualities to something non-human
post hoc fallacy
assuming that event A cause event B simply because B followed A
How long should you set your first draft aside before returning to it?
at least half a day
As with any essay, in addition to purpose, [_______________] must be considered.
audience
Comparison and contrast has a clear purpose and is written for a specific ____________________.
audience
The "someone" at whom your writing is aimed is called your...
audience
Hand in hand with the selection of topic go the important considerations of________ and _________
audience; purpose
Which of the following creates a crescendo pattern, starting with the least emphatic detail and progressing to the most emphatic?
climactic order
Writing that flows smoothly and easily from one sentence and paragraph to another and clarifies the relationship among ideas is said to have [_____________________].
coherence
Writing as part of a group to produce a single document is called...
collaborative writing
The language of ordinary conversation between people of a particular region is called __________________.
colloquial
metaphor
compares two things without using like or as
Outlines usually do not contain ________ and _________
conclusion; introductions
A word that names or describes something that we can perceive with one or more of our five senses is called a(n) ____________________ word.
concrete
____________________ and _____________________ are crucial to a narrative, often motivating and structuring the action.
conflict and resolution
An argument that demonstrates how a specific conclusion follows logically from some initial premises about which people might agree is called [________________________].
deduction
hyperbole
deliberately and drastically exaggerates in order to make a point
The use of words in sentences, paragraphs, and essays is called ...
diction
denotation
dictionary definition of a word
simile
directly compares two unlike things by the use of 'like' or 'as'
What level of diction should you use for all college writing and on-the-job writing?
edited American English
The final stage of the writing process where you carefully inspect your word choice, spelling, grammar, and punctuation is called ...
editing
Although effective argument relies mainly on reason, a(n) [__________________] appeal can lend powerful reinforcement.
emotional
Which of the following is NOT a function of the repetition of key words in a paragraph?
emphasizes connectors
If an author comes across as pleasant, fair-minded, and decent, the image that the writer projects is called the[__________________].
ethical appeal
What can one expect concerning reading and writing in college?
expect to read write and think critically,
If you explain something familiar by comparing it to something unfamiliar, you should start with the [__________].
familiar
Pronouns such as 'I' and 'me' are used in ______________ narration.
first person
Narrative writers may use either of two points of view, ________ or ________.
first person or third person
Which of the following is a connector used to point out examples?
for instance
Which of the following is a category of process analysis papers?
for readers who will perform the process
Which of the following levels of diction is suitable for important political, business and academic occasions?
formal
non sequitur
from the latin "it does not follow"
arguing off point
ignoring the question or "a red herring"
When a general claim is supported by specific evidence, i.e. when we determine that a movie is worth watching because our friends liked it, we are using [________________].
inductive reasoning
Where should you position commas and periods that come at the end of direct quotations?
inside the quotation marks
The thesis statement should :
introduce narrow topic, reveal what the essay is about, state the point being made about the topic
To avoid including too many details which would bog down your narrative, you should build your narrative around _________________________.
key events
If you try to show the superiority of one item over another, start with the [_____________________________] one.
less desirable
Most narratives of personal experience go beyond merely reciting events and offer __________________ and ______________________.
lessons and insights
Which of the following is an abstract word?
love
Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of conflict?
man against beast
A ____________________ relates a series of events, either real or imaginary.
narrative
Which of the following does NOT determine the amount of detail which should be included in a paragraph?
none of the above
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of keeping a portfolio?
none of the above
Which of the following is NOT a consideration in developing a successful analogy?
none of the above
Which of the following is NOT a function of the introductory paragraph?
none of the above
Which of the following is NOT a place in a paragraph where a topic sentence may appear?
none of the above
Which of the following is NOT a question on the checklist for developing paragraphs?
none of the above
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a good thesis statement?
none of the above
In order to organize and develop your paragraphs, you may use a(n)...
outline
When using dialogue, each shift from one speaker to another requires a new _______________________.
paragraph
In narrative writing the ______________ ca be stated or unstated.
point/thesis
An organized collection of your writing is called a...
portfolio
Many good comparisons end with a ___________________________.
prediction or recommendation
Another word for a "How to" paper is a ______________.
process
You can discover missing words, excessive repetition, misspelled words, clumsy sentences and fragments by ____________.
proofreading
A comparison should be built around a clear sense of [______________________].
purpose
A [_______________] appeal is based on good reasons and appropriate evidence.
rational
To point out weaknesses or errors in the opposing position is to [____________________] that position.
refute
Which of the following lists goes from the general to the specific?
religion, denomination, Catholic, St. Edwards Catholic church
Changing the content and organization of your paper in order to communicate more effectively is called...
revising
If two items are to be compared, they must __________________________.
share some common ground
A broad discussion area is called a ________________.
subject
Comparison and contrast is organized point by point or ________________ by _____________________.
subject by subject
circular argument (or reasoning)
supporting a position by restating it
All civil engineers have a strong background in math. Wilma is a civil engineer. Wilma has a strong background in math. The preceding is known as a (n)[______________________].
syllogism
All in text citations are referenced to
the Works Cited page
If the source material or article has no author, the in-text citation references ______________________, to identify the quote or material.
the title of work
connotation
the values and emotional association that accompany a word
As a critical reader one must analyze
the writer's bias, the author's assumptions
A ______________________ lists synonyms for words.
thesaurus
A _________________________ presents the main idea of a piece of writing.
thesis
Pronouns such as 'he' and 'she' are used in [_________________] narration.
third person
What is a peer evaluator's job?
to identify problems
Which of the following is NOT a function of the introduction?
to summarize the main points
One small segment of a subject is called a ....
topic
What are two kinds of outline?
topic outline and sentence outline
The _____________________ states the main idea of the paragraph.
topic sentence
What type of paragraph, used primarily in very long essays, announces a shift from one group of ideas to another?
transitional
Devices that signal connections to the reader and link sentences and paragraphs to one another are called ______________.
transitions
A paragraph that develops one, and only one, key controlling idea is said to have __________________.
unity
figurative language
uses concrete words in a non-literal way to create sharply etched sendory images
In the following passage, what part of speech are the underlined words? "Coffee cup in hand, she stumbles toward the bathroom. Spilled coffee slaps on the tile floor as she gropes for the light switch and flips it on. After squinting briefly at the face in the mirror, she shuffles toward the bathtub.
verbs
irony
writer intentionally states one thing but actually means something different or even the opposite
Contrary to the rules of writing most essays, one type of process paper can include the pronoun _____________.
you
