The setting at which this play of suspense and intrigue takes place.
What is Monkswell manner?
100
What is wrong with the following thesis statement for an essay about dogs?
The German Shepherd is the best dog in the entire world.
This thesis is too broad and extreme - it would be impossible to prove in 5 paragraphs that anything is the 'best in the entire world'.
100
It makes Mitch choose the law firm of Bendini, Lambert and Locke.
What is money, a car, a house, wardrobe cash and a regular bonus?
100
Which of the following is NOT a common purpose for a piece of writing?
a) to aggravate people
b) to inform people
c) to persuade people
d) to entertain people
a) to aggravate people
100
These are the three flavours that make up the taste of cola.
What are lemon or lime, vanilla and cinnamon?
200
This sad story saw three children, Georgie, Katherine and Jimmy Corrigan, placed in a totally unsuitable foster home.
What is the Longridge Farm Case?
200
In a five paragraph or 'big sandwich' essay, what is the term for the first sentence of each body paragraph, which tells the reader what will be proven in that paragraph?
The topic sentence.
200
He served a term in prison due to a police prostitution sting and met Ray McDeere.
Who is Eddie Lomax?
200
Descriptive words, exaggeration, development of characters, and use of emotional and informal writing are common traits of a piece of work that is written with the purpose to:
a) inform
b) entertain
c) explain
d) compare
b) entertain
200
This person has sold over 88 million copies, translated into 22 different languages.
Who is Agatha Christie?
300
The two potential characters who could be George Corrigan.
Who are Christopher Wren and Giles Ralston?
300
Which of the following statements is NOT true of essays?
a) The thesis tells the reader what the essay will prove, and the three main that the essay will use to prove it.
b) Transition words alert the reader that the writer is shifting from one main idea to the next.
c) Quotes from books and other sources should be used in quotation marks to indicate that they are not the essay writer's own words.
d) Leftover information that did not fit into a body paragraph should be included in the conclusion paragraph as a last-chance effort to persuade the reader.
d) Leftover information that did not fit into a body paragraph should be included in the conclusion paragraph as a last-chance effort to persuade the reader.
The conclusion paragraph should include NO new information, and should only restate the thesis and main ideas of the essay.
300
He was constantly being frustrated by Mitch. Mitch called the shots regarding money, meetings and when he would get the information.
Who is Wayne Terrence?
300
Is the following passage written formally or informally? Explain your choice:
The '09 movie Angels and Demons should definitely be on your top ten list of must-see movies. All the Hollywood VIPs were involved, the action didn't fail to impress, and the plot twist is mind-blowing.
INFORMAL: '09; 'YOUR', 'VIPs', DIDN'T', colloquial and conversational language.
300
This author's works are always popular and sell in the millions. Many a blockbuster film has been created from one of these tales.
Who is John Grisham?
400
The two characters who could be Katerine Corrigan and the two characters who could be the father of the abused children.
Whe are Mollie Ralston and Miss Casewell. Who are Major Metcalf and Mr Paravacinni?
400
What kind of essay does not allow personal references, contractions and slang?
What is a formal essay?
400
They launder money in the Cayman Islands, have a mole in the FBI, a security chief who is evil and are always just out of reach of the law.
What is the Mob (or organized crime)?
400
If I asked you to write a movie review of a film such as UP or the HANGOVER, it would written in this form.
What is an informal piece?
400
He jumped on Oprah's couch, believes in Scientology and many think is completely 'nut bar'.
Who is Tom Cruise?
500
Agatha Christie is known for this in her mysteries and The Mousetrap is no exception with the murderer being Trotter.
What is the least likely person is the killer?
500
Provide 5 different transition words or phrases.
Answers may include firstly, also, therefore, furthermore, consequently, in conclusion, to summarize, similarily, etc.
500
They are the three people Mitch trusts with all the secrets.
Who are Abby, Tammy and Ray?
500
Explain the difference between argumentative and persuasive writing.
Argumentative writing tries to convince the reader to accept an opinion. Persuasive writing goes a step further and tries to push the reader to act or change their behaviour based on that opinion.
500
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