There are ____ steps in essay writing.
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In exemplification, you should use relevant examples only.
A. True
B. False
A. True
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You can use examples in a cause-effect essay.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Compare and contrast are the same in writing.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Because argument assumes controversy, you have to work especially hard to convince readers of the validity of your position.
A. True
B. False
A. True
The first step in essay writing is ____?
prewriting
Which type of example is more reliable and vivid in exemplification?
A. Personal experience
B. Public information knowledge
A. Personal experience
In an essay that emphasizes_____, a writer examines the reasons something occurred and the results stemming from that occurrence.
A. exemplification
B. cause and/or effect
C. comparison and/or contrast
D. division-classification
B. cause and/or effect
You can use "one side at a time" or "______" in compare contrast essay.
point by point
deductive
Four bases for revising essays: unit, ____, coherence, sentence skills.
support
List 5 transitional expressions.
• For instance • For example • Another instance of • Another example of • Here are a few examples • In other words • Also • Furthermore • To illustrate
problem
cause
effect
side by side;
block pattern
When acknowledging differing viewpoints, the _____ the better.
A. earlier
B. latter
A. earlier
A good thesis is neither too 1)_____ nor too 2)_____.
1) broad
2) narrow
There are 3 purposes to use examples. Please tell us one purposes at least.
1. to make abstract ideas concrete
2. to make general opinions more specific
3. to provide definite references and clarify vague statements
Please list at least 5 vocabularies related to cause-effect.
consequence
since
due to
owing to
trigger
...
When facing side by side and point by point, how to decide which pattern to choose?
according to
the number of aspects
and the length of papers
Please list 3 essential elements of argument.
claim
support
warrant
5 pre-writing techniques
•Freewriting
•Questioning
• Making a List
•Clustering
•Preparing a Scratch Outline
4 elements of examples
1. point
2. illustration
3. fact or detail
4. impact
Please list 3 different types of causal relationships
primary causes
contributory causes
interactive causes
long term effect
short term effect
good and bad effect
Please list 3 tips when using compare contrast.
1. each aspect should be discussed in both subjects
2. each aspect should be discussed in the same order
3. use appropriate transitions and comparative and superlative degrees to achieve unity
List 5 strategies you can use in argument.
1. use tactful, courteous language
2. point out common ground
3. acknowledge differing viewpoints
4. when appropriate, grant the merits of differing viewpoints
5. rebut differing viewpoints