Chapters 35 & 36

Which of the following statements accurately describes what the beginning of a text should accomplish?

• A beginning should be written without regard for purpose and audience.

• A beginning should provide readers with a sense of closure

• A beginning should grab the attention of readers and make them want to keep reading.

• A beginning should avoid offering information about what's to come to keep readers guessing.

Which of the following strategies would BEST be used as a way to end an essay?

• propose some action

• ask a question

• define key terms or concepts

• offer background information

Tatianna begins her essay on drug abuse by telling a brief story about her older brother's struggles with heroin addiction. Which of the following statements BEST describes how Tatianna is beginning her essay?

• She is explaining the larger context of her topic.

• She is offering background information on her topic.

• She is connecting her topic to readers' values.

• She is starting with an anecdote to bring the topic to life.

Seth ends his research essay on plastic straws by including a few simple steps that readers can take to cut back on or eliminate their use of straws. Which of the following statements BEST describes how Seth is ending his essay?

• He is referring to the beginning of his essay.

• He is restating his main point.

• He is proposing some action.

• He is discussing the implications of his argument.

Providing an anecdote is an acceptable method for beginning as well as ending an essay.

• true

• false

Which of the following statements BEST describes what the title of your text should accomplish?

• Titles help the writer stay focused while writing, so you should come up with a title before you start your draft.

• Titles should always announce the subject of your text in plain words.

• Titles should be created without regard for your purpose or audience.

• Titles should provide clues to the content of your text and entice readers to read further.

Which of the following statements is true about thesis statements?

• A thesis statement makes an assertion that is always unconditionally true.

• A thesis statement makes an observation.

• A thesis statement is very broad and includes everything possibly related to the topic.

• A thesis statement takes a stand or makes a claim.

Which of the following words could you use to help qualify your thesis?

• probably

• ulitmately

• conclusively

• inarguably

You can use transition words like "although," "but," and "however" in your writing to signal

• time relations.

• sequences or similarities.

• causes and effects.

• changes in direction.

A topic sentence usually comes at the beginning of a paragraph.

• true

• false