The Writing Process
List the 4 stages of the writing process in order.
1. Prewriting
2. Drafting
3. Revising
4. Editing
What are the three parts of an essay?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
The ________ is an explicit declaration that states the main idea of the essay.
Thesis statement
By using __________, one can separate ideas in an essay.
Paragraphs
What pattern of organization arranges information in order of importance, usually from least to most important?
Emphatic order
The writing process is ____________.
Recursive
The power of the essay lies in the _________ of the essay.
Body
List at least three ways of writing an effective conclusion:
- rephrase the thesis and main points
- call attention to a larger issue
- call for a change in action or attitude
- conclude with a vivid image
- connect with the introduction
What are the two voice of the English language?
Active and Passive
Name the 7 dominant kinds of imagery.
Visual, tactile, gustatory, auditory, kinesthetic, organic, olfactory.
Which term means "taking another look at the essay to see if you have accomplished your purpose and clearly stated your thesis?"
Revising
How many times is a thesis statement referred to in an essay?
Twice
Which method of development tells a story?
Narrative
What term refers to the technique that allows the writer to record whatever comes to mind about a subject, writing without stopping for a limited period of time?
Freewriting
Which rhetorical fallacy means "it does not follow" and has the idea that just because the first part of a statement is true, it does not mean that the second part is also true.
Non sequitur
Which term means "polishing the essay?"
Editing
What is the part of the essay that opens with a broad general statement and gradually narrows to single point (the thesis statement)?
Introduction
Which of appeal establishes the speaker's or writer's credibility and trustworthiness?
ethical (ethos)
What term reflects a writer's attitude toward the topic?
Tone
Which rhetorical fallacy refers to a personal attack that draws attention away from the issue under consideration?
Ad hominem
What part of editing involves checking carefully to correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and mechanics?
List at least three ways of writing an effective introduction.
Open with:
- an unusual fact or statistic
- an intriguing statement
- an anecdote or example
- a question
- a quotation
- general information or background
- a thesis statement
Which type of rhetorical appeal demonstrates the effective use of reason and judicious use of evidence?
logical (logos)
What pattern of organization orients the reader's focus from right to left, near to far, top to bottom, and so on?
Spatial
Which rhetorical fallacy dodges the real issue by drawing attention to a seemingly related but irrelevant one.
Red herring