Identify a problem with this sentence:
He said he was hungry, however he was not.
It is a run-on. You cannot place a comma before "however" in between two independent clauses.
100
What does George Orwell think about the political language of his time?
The sloppy/inflated/misleading language use is leading to poor judgment and an ignorant society.
100
What is a thesis?
It is the single, clear statement of your essay's purpose. It should include a statement of topic, a statement of opinion, and a brief roadmap.
100
What are the two main aspects of MLA citation?
In-text citation and the Works Cited section
100
What do you call an argument that goes against what you are arguing?
A counterargument
200
Identify the problem with this sentence:
Amy Tan wrote the essay "Mother Tongue".
200
Describe Maggio and Kakutani's arguments about political correctness.
Maggio thinks it is generally important because it is respectful and helps create social change; Kakutani thinks it is misguided/ridiculou and will not create social change.
200
What should be included in the introduction to an essay?
A hook, a clear description of your topic and any necessary background information, and a thesis.
200
Is this formatted correctly?
He said, "But we have always understood that when times change, so must we" (Obama).
Yes.
200
How do you describe an author's effective response to an opposing argument?
A rebuttal.
300
What is wrong with this sentence?
Which is the reason that she felt that way, as a member of the community.
300
Describe Amy Tan's relationship to her mother's English as recounted in "Mother Tongue."
Amy Tan thinks her mother's English is expressive, if not correct according to the rules of Standard American English.
300
What are the two functions of topic sentences?
Topic sentences cover the contents of the paragraph; they also explain how the paragraph is related to the thesis.
300
How should you format a Works Cited page?
- On its own page
- Double-spaced
- Works Cited title centered at top
- Alphabetized by last name
300
Why might it be useful to include a personal anecdote or personal experience in an essay?
Because it makes an emotional connection with your audience.
400
Identify the problem with this sentence:
The things which cause me joy, may also cause me pain.
400
Describe one thing that Steven Pinker believes about language.
(example) Steven Pinker thinks that language development is not necessary for thought.
400
What do introductions and conclusions have in common?
(example) They are both parts of the essay in which you have more creative license and good times to connect your essay to slightly larger themes and ideas (to answer the "so what?" question).
400
What is wrong with this Works Cited entry?
Gleick, James. Chaos: Making a New Science. New York: Penguin, 1987. Print.
400
What is valuable about including research, or other peoples' opinions, in your own writing?
It gives more credibility to your writing and shows that you are entering into a conversation with other writers/thinkers.