An article describing the features and functions of a mp3 player is this type of writing.
What is technical?
100
The first stage of the writing process.
What is prewriting.
100
This punctuation mark shows a pause or omitted words.
What is an ellipsis?
100
The purpose of a venn diagram is to...
Compare and Contrast.
200
"Students should listen to iPods in school while working on classwork."
This is an example of a...
Argument.
200
A review analyzing the similarities and differences between two different televisions is this type of writing.
What is comparative?
200
There are this many steps in the writing process.
Four.
200
Alena ate two-thirds of Mr. J's Sour Patch Kids.
What is a hyphen?
200
2 PART QUESTION:
A pro is...
A con is...
A positive detail or a detail that is supportive.
A negative detail or a non-supportive detail.
300
"Studies show that students who are able to listen to music while working in class are more productive and better-behaved."
This is an example of...
Supportive Detail
300
In order to take part in a succesful debate, you must first prepare this type of writing.
Argumentative.
300
Your final product is a part of this stage in the writing process.
What is publishing.
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!
Name the three uses of a dash.
To indicate a sudden break, for emphasis, and to indicate interrupted speech.
300
What two pieces of information are needed when citing BOTH direct quotes and paraphrasing?
Author's name and page number.
400
"Students should not listen to iPods during school, because with ever-advancing forms of technology, it's extremely easy to cheat."
This is an example of a...
Counter argument.
400
Name the 3 most common types of purpose in writing.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
400
This stage involves brainstorming, and listing and organizing your ideas.
What is prewriting?
400
TWO PART QUESTION:
1. Skiing* is a part of the biatholon.
2. Give the definiton the starred word's part of speech.
1. Gerrund.
2. A verb that ends in -ing that functions as a noun.
400
While oftentimes pacifists are considered to be wimps, they, just like soldiers, must be willing to fight and die for peace (Vorse 22).
This is an example of a...
Paraphrase.
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!
Provide the definition of both ARGUMENT and COUNTER ARGUMENT.
Argument: a logical formation of ideas with the purpose of convincing or persuading someone towards your point of view.
Counter argument: a logical formation of ideas with the purpose of convincing or persuading in order to DISPROVE the original argument presented.
500
"Dear Mr. President,
All students should be allowed to listen to iPods in school. This letter will provide specific evidence detailing the advantages of iPods in school."
The purpose this opening statement is...