Jotting down all the ideas that pop into your head about your topic.
What is listing?
100
What is the essay map in this thesis?
Through unscrupulous uses of propaganda and assassination squads, Hitler was able to take control of an economically depressed Germany.
"Through unscrupulous uses of propaganda and assassination squads..."
100
What writing strategy is this an example of?
In my garden, the daffodils bloom in sunny yellow blossoms, the sage is soft and towering, and the rose bush smells like cinnamon.
Descriptive writing.
100
The acronym used to signify a series of coordinating conjunctions, including for, and, nor...to name a few.
What is FANBOYS?
100
What is a topic sentence?
It is the thesis statement of the PARAGRAPH. It supports the thesis; it announces what the paragraph will be about; it controls the subject matter of the paragraph.
200
Name three prewriting techniques and explain what they are.
Listing, freewriting, clustering, cubing, the boomerang, looping, interviewing, the cross-examination, sketching, and dramatizing the subject.
200
Say whether this is a good or poor thesis statement and WHY:
The proposed no-smoking ordinance in our town will violate our civil rights by eliminating our free will and being unduly punitive.
GOOD. This thesis statement has an opinion and gives two areas that the writer will explore to back up that opinion.
200
What writing strategy is this an example of?
While beagles have slim bodies and relatively long, thin legs, basset hounds have wide, barrel torsos and short, stubby legs.
Compare and contrast.
200
The name of the area on Cincinnati State's library website that enables students to read about the pros and cons (or different viewpoints) about a specific issue.
What is the Point of View Reference Center
200
Do the topic sentences listed below support the following thesis statement? THESIS: The recent tuition hike may discourage students from attending our college.
TOPIC SENTENCES:
1. Students already pay more here than at other schools.
2. Students are able to use the Writing Center for free.
The first topic sentence supports the thesis, but not the second topic sentence.
300
Which of the following topics would be narrow enough for a TWO page paper? Selecting the right athletic shoe for your sport OR the achievements of Abraham Lincoln.
Selecting the right athletic shoe for your sport.
300
Say whether this is a good or poor thesis statement and WHY:
High school athletes shouldn't have to maintain a "B" or better grade-point average in all subjects to participate in school sports, and all students should be encouraged to participate in sports because of the benefits.
POOR. This thesis statement has poor focus--it is dealing with two entirely different topics.
300
What writing strategy is this an example of?
If cats aren't given scratching posts to dull their claws on, they will use whatever else is available to them, including furniture, hanging clothing, and carpeting.
Cause and Effect.
300
The two options or outline styles for a compare and contrast essay.
What is block style and what is point-by-point style?
300
Is the following body paragraph good or poor and WHY:
Living with my ex-roommate was unbearable. First, she thought everything she owned was the best. Second, she possessed numerous filthy habits. Finally she constantly exhibited immature behavior.
POOR. It is very vague ("unbearable," "filthy habits," and "immature behavior") without any supporting details to back up the writer's assertions.
400
True or false and WHY: Scholarly, sophisticated writing that uses big words is usually preferable in essays.
FALSE. If you go out of your way to try and sound scholarly or important, the reader will pick up on the fact that you're not using a writing voice that you comes naturally to you. Write from your own experience, using a style that you're comfortable with, and readers will respond positively.
400
Say whether this is a good or poor thesis statement and WHY:
Child abuse is a terrible problem.
POOR. This statement is only pointing out the obvious--most reasonable people agree that child abuse is both terrible, and a problem.
400
What writing strategy is this an example of?
When I was younger, one of my favorite activities was making chocolate chip cookies with my mother. It was especially fun on snow days, when the weather was terrible. For some reason, Mom's cookies always tasted better than anyone else's...
Narrative.
400
The terms used to convey the emotional meaning or sentiment of a word.
What is connotation?
400
Is the following body paragraph good or poor and WHY:
Beth Windler is the best teacher I've ever had. Her classes are full of examples, small group work, one-on-one assistance, and games. She's concerned about her students' welfare; for instance, she wants you to tell her if you're going to be absent so that she doesn't worry about why you're not in class.
GOOD. The topic sentence is supported with details and evidence.
500
Name three factors concerning AUDIENCE that you might want to consider when writing.
What is the audience's education level, age, profession, socioeconomic status, race, gender, or interests?
500
FIRST, say what is wrong with this thesis statement. SECOND, rewrite it to make it better:
I don't like to take courses that are held on the fifth floor of this building.
This thesis statement is poor because there's no reason for readers to care about why you don't like taking classes on the fifth floor...yet.
REWRITE: Classrooms on the fifth floor of this building are often too hot or too cold, plus the elevator up to the fifth level is so slow that it often makes students late to class.
500
Descriptions that appeal to taste, touch, hear, see, and feel.
What are sensory details?
500
Three website domain types that are considered reliable sources for research. (Example: .com)
What is .edu, .gov. and .org?
(another answer could be .mil)
500
BONUS! You get the points for free! Guess who couldn't think of another question?!?