English III Spring Semester Final Exam - 2023

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1. The purpose of a thesis statement in an essay is

• to present the main point the writer will be making about a topic
• to capture the reader's attention
• to provide research

2. What is true about a thesis statement? Select all that apply.

• A thesis statement is written to appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos.
• A thesis statement states one's position on a topic.
• A thesis statement lists reasons of support.

3. Select an example of a strong thesis statement for the college/career essay.

• Did you know that I wanted to be an NBA player when I was younger?
• The base salary for a neurosurgeon in Texas is $500,000 to $900,000 per year.
• I am interested in the University of Texas at Austin because of its excellent reputation and diverse campus, and in St. Edward's University because of its smaller class sizes and studio art program.
• I am undecided about career pathways.

4. MLA formatting includes

• double-spacing, Times New Roman font, size 12
• single-spacing, Times New Roman font, size 12
• double-spacing, Calibri font, size 14
• single-spacing, Calibri font, size 14

5. Select the correct format for a parenthetical citation in the MLA style.

• (Mayer, paragraph 3)
• (Deibel, par. 3)
• (Kuglen pg. 3)
• (Lawrence 3)

6. True or false: A Works Cited page lists sources in alphabetical order.

• True
• False

7. The special hanging indentation for a citation entry on the Works Cited page begins on the

• the first line.
• the second line.

8. Choose the sentence that is written correctly and smoothly introduces a direct quote from research.

• As the author states in the article, generative A.I. technologies can already answer questions, write poetry, generate computer code, and carry on conversations.
• According to Cade Metz, "Generative A.I. technologies can already answer questions, write poetry, generate computer code, and carry on conversations" (Metz 1).
• "Generative A.I. technologies can already answer questions, write poetry, generate computer code, and carry on conversations."
• Cade Metz notes, "Generative A.I. technologies can already answer questions, write poetry, generate computer code, and carry on conversations (pg. 1)."

9. Check all that apply. A citation is always used for

• direct quotes
• paraphrasing
• slug lines
• action lines