Properties of a Well-Written Text Quiz

This is composed of several sentences. It revolves around a topic sentence. It starts with an introduction, then supporting details and a concluding sentence.

• essay

• poem

• paragraph

• anecdote

This contains several paragraphs. It has a thesis statement. It contains an introductory paragraph, the body consist of paragraphs to explain major points, and it uses a concluding paragraph.

• paragraph

• essay

• poem

• anecdote

These are examples of cohesive devices EXCEPT for one. Which is the exemption?

• pronouns

• repetition of ideas

• adverbs

• transitional devices

This part of the essay begins with the restatement of the thesis statement using a different structure and wording to uphold the language style.

• introduction

• transitional paragraph

• body of the paragraph

• conclusion

This part of the essay contains the discussion of the thesis statement in detail. This is considered the meat of the essay.

• introduction

• transitional paragraph

• body of the paragraph

• conclusion

This contains the first statement of the essay which aims to catch the readers' interest. This contains the thesis statement.

• introduction

• transitional paragraph

• body of the paragraph

• conclusion

This is the technical aspect of writing. It involves spelling, abbreviation, punctuation and capitalization rules.

• unity

• cohesion

• mechanics

• language use

This is said to be the clearest indicators of a well-written text. This enables the writer to effectively communicate ideas without confusing the reader.

• unity

• organization

• language use

• mechanics

These are achieved when ideas are logically, clearly, and smoothly linked to one another.

• language use

• cohesion and coherence

• mechanics

• organization

This is achieved when a composition contains ONE focused idea. All the supporting ideas should be relevant to the main thought.

• organization

• mechanics

• unity

• language use