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Generally speaking, what is the fewest number of sources you should use for an essay?
3
Which of the following is an objective statement?
A week has seven days.
Transitions at the beginning and end of paragraphs can "________" ideas.
Bridge
When you are writing your ___________, you should always be thinking about what you want your reader to take away from what you've written.
Conclusion
What impact did the loss of Poe's wife have on him?
He fell further into alcoholism.
_____ order concerns are the priority in revision.
High
Which elements should you include in an outline for a personal essay? (Select all that apply)
Introduction Conclusion Purpose statement
A thesis is....
One sentence that states the main idea of your paper
Focusing on the __________ of your essay will ensure your reader moves "naturally" through your essay and that all points are clearly connected to the thesis.
Organization
What does the rainstorm help Howard realize about herself?
She had inherited parts of U.S. culture she didn't understand.
Why does the man in the car stop to pick up Howard?
She is white.
Your narrative essay needs which of the following? (choose all that apply)
a beginning a middle an end
Purpose statement
a hook to interest the reader development of the setting development of the essay's purpose
Revision may help develop your paper by _________.
adding additional substance
A narrative essay should be organized in a similar fashion to...
an artist's painting.
A narrative essay must have ___________. (Select all that apply)
an introduction a thesis a conclusion
In essay writing, what are the three most common types of thesis statements? (Choose all that apply)
analytical argumentative explanatory
When your reader reaches your conclusion, your paper should...
be able to stand on the strength of the evidence or rhetoric you've used throughout the paper.
You should review your paper for which of the following? (choose all that apply)
clarity verb tense sensory details
You should never introduce new points in your __________.
conclusion
If your thesis is about a highly specialized topic and you are writing for an audience that already understands the underlying concepts of your subject, what kind of language should you use for your thesis statement?
direct language that makes my ideas clear
When writing your conclusion, you should...
end with a final thought that leaves the reader with a strong impression of your discussion.
Poe's use of the philosopher Hegel to open his essay serves to...
establish his purpose in writing.
You should read your paper as if you're reading it for the _____ time.
first
rephrasing your thesis revisiting your argument
first
When writing a personal essay, you're expected to write in...
first person.
Which strategies can be helpful for brainstorming for a narrative essay? (choose all that apply)
freewriting clustering listing
Which elements are included in low order concerns? (choose all that apply)
grammar mechanics
Poe was dismissed from West Point because __________.
he broke the rules
Poe dropped out of UVA because ____________.
he incurred huge gambling debts
Poe's tone in "The Philosophy of Furniture" could best be described as...
humorous and mocking.
What is step one in essay development after you have a thesis?
identify potential sub-topics
If you use a specialized term in your thesis, where could you provide the definition? (Choose all that apply)
in a footnote in the introductory paragraph
Unlike academic writing, _______ language is acceptable in personal essays.
informal
A body paragraph should start by doing which of the following?
introducing a sub-topic
Which of the following is not to be considered in a rhetorical situation?
medium
Allison Howard's essay, "A South African Storm," is written entirely in _______ tense.
present
If you need to revise your thesis, what methods should you explore first? (Choose all that apply)
rephrasing your thesis revisiting your argument
After the first sentence of your conclusion, you should...
review your main points.
Choose all that apply: Some strategies for opening an academic essay include...
rhetorical questions. personal anecdotes.stating or subverting facts.
After reading your thesis statement, your reader___.
should understand what your argument is
From a general perspective, which of these is good practice when organizing your paper?
starting a new discussion only after finishing the previous one
Contextualizing your thesis generally involves...
starting with an exploration of the general subject of my thesis.
Which elements are included in high order concerns? (choose all that apply)
structure content
Apartheid ended in South Africa in ______.
the 1990s
A well-developed thesis statement is___.
the result of a close examination of a subject
Which of the following tools can help enhance the word choices in your essay?
thesaurus
Your purpose should appear...
throughout your essay.
What is the function of the first sentence of a body paragraph? (Choose all that apply)
to relate the paragraph back to the thesis to introduce the paragraph's sub-topic
What is the function of the final sentence of a body paragraph? (Choose all that apply)
to transition into the next paragraph to restate the sub-topic
What should you avoid in narrative writing? (Select all that apply)
weak verbs changing verb tense overuse of adverbs
The development of an essay is often referred to as the true _____ of writing.
work
Choose all that apply: If you use a rhetorical question to open your essay, you should be sure that...
you answer it in the next sentence. the reader can assume the correct answer to the question.
Reread your essay as if...
you're unfamiliar with the story.
Tone refers to...
your overall attitude toward your subject.
