Reading and Writing for College Success
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence? This statement is based on the following reading: “Do Writing Skills Benefit Your Career?” by Jordan Conrad.
_______ skills are also among the most requested baseline (or soft) skills regardless of job and occupation.
A. Writing
B. Reading
C. Speaking
D. Listening
A. Writing
Based on Chapter 11 (“Narration”) of Successful College Writing, most narratives are presented using which of the following structures?
A. Chronological (Linear)
B. Frame
C. In medias res
D. Circular
A. Chronological (Linear)
Which of Aristotle's rhetorical appeals is mostly showcased in the following statement from “Do Writing Skills Benefit Your Career”?
“Reading just one or two good books a year can help set your writing above almost 25 percent of all Americans.”
A. Telos
B. Ethos
C. Logos
D. Pathos
C. Logos
What is the primary image conveyed by the repeated reference to “black hands” in the poem?
A. The physical labor and struggle of Black workers
B. The creativity and artistry of Black people
C. The importance of family and community
D. The experience of Black soldiers in war
A. The physical labor and struggle of Black workers
Is the following MLA header (template) listed correctly or incorrectly?
First Name Last Name
Professor’s Name
Course Title
Date
A. The MLA header is listed correctly.
B. The MLA header is listed incorrectly.
A. The MLA header is listed correctly.
What is the best definition of metacognition?
A. The ability to memorize and recall information
B. Self-awareness of how one’s reading, writing, and learning is going
C. A detailed practice of multitasking while studying
D. The act of completing tasks without reflection
B. Self-awareness of how one’s reading, writing, and learning is going
Based on Chapter 11 (“Narration”) of Successful College Writing, __________ can be strategically inserted within narratives to heighten the drama of the story and help characterize the people depicted.
A. First-Person
B. Third-Person
C. Conflict
D. Dialogue
D. Dialogue
Based on Chapter 19 (“Reading Arguments”) of Successful College Writing, “an argument is concerned with an ________– a controversy, a problem, or an idea about which people hold different points of view.”
A. Issue
B. Appeal
C. Reason
D. Claim
A. Issue
Which of the following best describes the tone used when depicting the labor of “black hands” at the factories?
A. Joyful and celebratory
B. Detached and indifferent
C. Grim and weary
D. Hopeful and optimistic
C. Grim and weary
In MLA formatting, what should be placed in the top right corner of each page?
A. Your last name
B. The page number
C. The title of the work being analyzed in the essay
D. Your last name and the page number
D. Your last name and the page number
Based on Chapter 1 (“Reading and Writing for College Success”) of Successful College Writing, which of the terms below relate to the following definition: “a way to extend and reinforce your learning by pulling together ideas from your reading assignments, your class lectures, and your own experiences”?
A. Metacognition
B. Synthesis
C. Telos
D. Pathos
B. Synthesis
Which narrative structure involves a story within another story?
A. Multiple Perspectives
B. Stream of Consciousness
C. Frame Narrative
D. In medias res
C. Frame Narrative
Based on the rhetorical appeals discussed during class, which refers to the author’s purpose for writing a text?
A. Kairos
B. Telos
C. Ethos
D. Logos
B. Telos
What do the “fast-moving belts of machines” symbolize in the poem?
A. The technological advancements that improve lives
B. The relentless pace and exploitation in industrial labor
C. The freedom and opportunities for workers
D. The artistic and cultural movements during the time
B. The relentless pace and exploitation in industrial labor
What does the “crystal stair” symbolize in the poem?
A. A life of luxury and ease
B. A staircase in an old mansion
C. The speaker's high expectations for her son
D. The importance of wealth and status
A. A life of luxury and ease
Based on Chapter 26 (“Multimedia Presentations and Business Writing”) of Successful College Writing, what is a cover letter?
A. A document used to summarize your qualifications and skills in a bulleted list
B. A document that is sent along with your résumé, highlighting the qualifications that make you right for a job
C. A brief report highlighting the progress of a business project
D. A professional document listing only your previous work and education experience
B. A document that is sent along with your résumé, highlighting the qualifications that make you right for a job
Alice Walker’s The Color Purple is written in a specific structure. (See the excerpt below.) Which of the listed terms correctly identifies the narrative structure of the text?
“DEAR GOD,
I am fourteen years old. I am I have always been a good girl. Maybe you can give me a sign letting me know what is happening to me.”
A. Free verse
B. Linear
C. Epistolary
D. MLA/APA
C. Epistolary
Based on the rhetorical appeals discussed during class, which relates to the following statement: “the right place and the right time”?
A. Pathos
B. Logos
C. Telos
D. Kairos
D. Kairos
What is suggested by the description of black hands “[holding] trembling at the factory gates”?
A. The excitement of new opportunities in the workforce
B. The fear and anxiety associated with unemployment
C. The resilience and strength of the workers
D. The success and prosperity achieved through labor
B. The fear and anxiety associated with unemployment
How does the use of dialect and vernacular in the poem (e.g., “I’se been a-climbin’ on” and “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair”) contribute to the overall impact?
A. It emphasizes the speaker's educational background and social status.
B. It adds authenticity to the speaker's voice, reflecting the mother’s cultural identity and lived experiences.
C. It creates a formal tone, making the poem more suitable for a professional audience.
D. It distracts from the poem's message by making the language difficult to understand.
B. It adds authenticity to the speaker's voice, reflecting the mother’s cultural identity and lived experiences.
Remember, there is another form of a “résumé,” which outlines a person's academic and professional achievements, qualifications, work experience, skills, and sometimes even publications, awards, and professional affiliations. This document is commonly used when applying for academic, educational, research, or international positions, and it is much more comprehensive and detailed than a regular résumé. Many individuals call the document a “CV,” but what does “CV” stand for?
A. Certified Value
B. Central Verification
C. Curriculum Vitae
D. Career Vision
C. Curriculum Vitae
Based on Chapter 11 (“Narration”) of Successful College Writing, narratives present a __________ and create ___________.
A. Storyline; Excitement
B. Conflict; Tension
C. Character; Suspense
D. Setting; Resolution
B. Conflict; Tension
What is the correct definition of the term “vernacular”?
A. The process of thinking about one's own thinking processes
B. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system
C. The arrangement of words and vocabulary in a language
D. The language or dialect spoken by the people in a particular country or region
D. The language or dialect spoken by the people in a particular country or region
What is the significance of the long list of items produced by “black hands” (e.g., steel, iron, lumber, wheat, cotton, etc.) in the poem?
A. It highlights the variety of goods that symbolize cultural heritage and artistic expression.
B. It shows the availability of resources that led to the prosperity of Black communities.
C. It suggests the endless opportunities for Black workers to find fulfillment in different industries.
D. It emphasizes the extensive contributions of Black labor to building wealth and resources in society.
D. It emphasizes the extensive contributions of Black labor to building wealth and resources in society.
How does the structure of the poem, with its lack of consistent rhyme scheme and varied line lengths, reflect the central theme of perseverance in “Mother to Son”?
A. It reflects a stream-of-consciousness style, allowing readers to experience the speaker's thoughts in real-time.
B. It suggests a disorganized or chaotic life, contrasting with the speaker's message of resilience and determination.
C. It mirrors the unpredictability and unevenness of life’s journey, emphasizing the struggles and setbacks the speaker describes.
D. It downplays the importance of the poem’s content, focusing more on the visual arrangement of the lines.
C. It mirrors the unpredictability and unevenness of life’s journey, emphasizing the struggles and setbacks the speaker describes.