WRTING TECHNIQUES

Which element of writing shows organization of ideas and information?

• Coherence

• Unity

• Mechanics

• Content

Which group of words is used to show connection and sequence of ideas and information in writing?

• Conjunctions

• Phrases

• Prepositions

• Transitional devices

What element of writing shows sequence of ideas and information?

• Mechanics

• Content

• Unity

• Coherence

Persuading the readers to believe what you have written can be done by:

• Using transitional devices showing contrast to organize your ideas

• Supporting your argument with facts and examples

• Giving your point of view about the topic

• Building a logical and convincing argument to support your opinion

In an argumentative paper, where must the argument be clearly stated?

• Body

• Introduction

• Thesis statement

• Conclusion

What are the parts of an essay?

• Writing is a form of communication

• Brief Introduction

• Five elements of good writing

• Title, Introduction, Body, Conclusion

What is the purpose of a paragraph in good writing?

• To entertain the readers

• To inform the readers

• To persuade the readers

• All of the above

What does clarity refer to in writing?

• Using clear pronoun references

• Using descriptive words

• How easy it is for the reader to understand the writing

• All of the above

What does unity in a paragraph mean?

• All sentences are related to the topic sentence and its controlling idea

• All sentences are unrelated to the topic sentence

• All sentences are repetitive

• All sentences are vague

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To establish a position on the topic

• All of the above

• To collect, generate, and evaluate evidence

• To investigate a topic