Unit 4 Quiz

After selecting an arguable topic, what are the next three steps in writing an essay? Select all that apply.

• Consider your audience

• Pre-writing

• Select an arguable topic

• Research

What are some introductory phrases that can be used to introduce the opposing point of view in an argumentative essay? Select all that apply.

• Because no one cares what the opposition says

• Some might say that...

• While it may be true that...

• Although...

The type of essay or speech that is common in political speeches, debates, competitions, and sometimes in editorial writing is:

Before any essay is printed in its final form or disseminated to readers, what three things should be done? List all that apply.

• Read

• Proofread

• Edit

• Have someone else check your work.

Select all the words and phrases which can be used to begin to refute a counterargument:

• Whatever

• Nevertheless

• Despite this

• However

A rhetorical question, sometimes called a thesis statement, that will make a reader think, is known as a ______________.

• Transition Phrase

• Hook

• Concluding phrase

• Defensive statement

Jotting down preliminary ideas on a topic prior to writing is called (a)   .

• pre-writing

• selecting a topic

• researching

Copying data directly into an essay from another source is:

• The best method for writing

• Good if you don't get caught

• A time-saving method

• Plagiarism

The difference between persuasive writing and argumentative writing is that argumentative writing requires the author to consider both sides of an argument and ________ the counterargument.

• disprove

• agree with

• laugh at

• lie about

Plagiarism is a form of (a)   .

• lying about our age

• cheating