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