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100
Who wrote "Make College Free For All?"
Bernie Sanders
100
Seeing a picture of a cigarette by itself isn’t too intimidating, they had to step it up a notch.
Seeing a picture of a cigarette by itself isn’t too intimidating. They had to step it up a notch.
100
I am the most important sentence in the essay because I am the main idea. What am I?
The thesis statement.
100
What "person" should you always avoid in an essay?
Second (you and your)
100
True or False: One other faculty member who is not me will be reading your exit essay.
True.
200
Which reading did Mortmer J. Adler write?
"How to Mark a Book"
200
I feel that she is brave to do this campaign because she do not the image of beauty in today’s society.
She is brave to participate in this campaign because she does not fit the image of beauty in today’s society.
200
I contain the attention grabber, the background, and the thesis statement. Similar to every other paragraph, I should be 6-8 sentences. What am I?
Introduction
200
Name an example of an "empty phrase" that should be avoided
*I believe *I feel *In my opinion * I think
200
True or False: Failing the exit essay means I automatically fail English 101.
False. If you have an A or B in the course, you should still be eligible to move on even though your grade may be much lower.
300
What was the main idea of "The Wrong Way to Teach Grammar?"
TBD
300
Which is the best way to prepare for the exit essay.
Writing a lot of essays is the best way to prepare for the exit essay.
300
What are the four elements a body paragraph should contain?
Topic sentence, supporting details, Examples/Evidence, Analysis
300
What time does the exit essay begin? This means "What time should I be in my seat so Professor Cusson doesn't give me a death stare?"
9:30 a.m.
300
I need two of these in order to pass the exit essay.
6's
400
Write a one sentence summary of "Letter from Birmingham Jail."
TBD
400
A bigger screen does give you a lot of perks, things like texting becomes easier, if you are a gamer then gaming becomes more easier and exciting and lastly if you have a weak eyesight then a bigger screen can you locate things easily on the screen.
A bigger screen does give consumers a lot of perks. For example, texting becomes easier. In addition, being able to play games becomes easier and exciting. Because I am able to play games on my computer, I am never bored and can use my free time to advance to another level or engage in mind in an activity. Finally, customers who have weak eyesight can locate icons easily on the screen.
400
Name two of the three questions I ask you to focus on in the conclusion.
*So what? *Who cares? *Why does this matter?
400
What is wrong with the following sentence? Most students are lazy when it comes to school.
This is an example of a generalization. Change "most" to "many" or "some."
400
True or False. In order to move onto English 102, I must pass BOTH English 101 AND 197.
True. This means you could pass English 101 and the exit essay yet still not be able to move onto English 102.
500
Describe the difference between summary and analysis in two sentences.
TBD.
500
In this ad they do not really use the concept of logos. Except when their showing if you want to be the athletes you have to drink the Gatorade.
In this ad, the concept of logos is only used at one point, when it is presented that if consumers want to be just like the athletes, they will have to drink Gatorade.
500
Write a topic sentence for the following paragraph: During the 1990s, I really enjoyed watching Friends on television every Thursday night. I really wanted Rachel’s haircut—I think every girl wanted Rachel’s haircut back then! Rachel’s haircut went really well with the Guess Jeans that were so popular in the 1990s. I remember all the advertisements for Guess and Calvin Klein Jeans that were in each month’s Sassy magazine. I don’t think Sassy magazine exists anymore, but it was one of the most popular magazines for young women in the 1990s.
Thinking about the 1990s brings back a lot of memories for me about fashion and popular culture
500
Which of the following words would Professor Cusson tell you to avoid on the exit essay? Stuff, Things, Good, Bad, Nice, Interesting, Unique
All of them. Avoid all of them.
500
What are the three reminders included on the practice exit essay sheets AND what is the recommended time for the writing process?
*Skip lines *Write in blue or black ink *Only write on the front side of the paper *10-15 minutes brainstorming *40-50 minutes drafting *15-20 minutes revising and proofreading