Q3; Quiz1: unit 1

Which of the following statements is a hyperbole?

NOT He was as strong as a bull.

An informal writing style in nonfiction would contain _____.

NOT a detailed critique of the object

What should descriptive writing aim to do?

NOT convince a reader of the truth

Thoreau's essay, Civil Disobedience, represents which type of writing?

NOT descriptive

Argumentative or persuasive types of writing are also called _____.

NOT exposition

Language which describes ideas, people, or things by stated or implied comparison is called _____.

NOT expository

What is the definition of propaganda?

NOT information designed to state or asserts a truth by using specific and viable support

Nonfiction writing employs which type of figurative language? Select all that apply.

NOT none of the above

Exposition is a kind of nonfiction writing which _____.

NOT paints a picture in words

Analytical writing breaks down a process, an idea, or a literary composition into its parts.

True

Illustrative writing makes use of definitions, details, examples, or comparisons to present a clear, logical explanation.

True

A character sketch is also known as a(n) _____.

Vignette

Which of the following examples is not an example of nonfiction?

a sitcom on television

To critique a new science book, a writer should use the __________ pattern of exposition.

analytical

Specific types of exposition are: _____. Select all that apply.

analytical argumentative illustrative

Which of the following are desirable characteristics of exposition? Select all that apply.

clarity cohesion completeness conciseness

Coherence in a nonfiction writing means that it _____.

follows a logical pattern

A kind of writing in which the writer paints a word picture is called _____.

illustrative writing

The kind of writing which gives human qualities to inanimate objects or ideas is called _____.

personification

Argumentative writing is a type of expository prose that _____.

tries to convince the reader

To define a subject by use of comparison and contrast, the ______ method should be used.

Illustrative

To persuade the citizen to vote for a new reform bill, the writer would use the ________ pattern.

Argumentative

A major characteristic of nonfiction writing is that it is _____.

Factual

Figurative language is a precise explanation of a situation or process.

False

Nonfiction writing can be trusted to be true.

False