Understanding Rhetorical Styles

What is the main purpose of expository writing?

• To explain or describe a concept using facts

• To describe a scene or object vividly

• To narrate a story with characters and conflicts

• To convince the audience of the author's opinions

Answer explanation

The main purpose of expository writing is to explain or describe a concept using facts, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Which type of writing is primarily used in academic papers?

• Expository

• Descriptive

• Persuasive

• Narrative

Answer explanation

Academic papers primarily use persuasive writing to present arguments and convince readers of a particular viewpoint or idea.

What is a characteristic of narrative writing?

• It uses statistics and evidence to explain a topic

• It constructs and communicates a story

• It describes things as they are without trying to convince

• It aims to convince the audience using the author's opinions

Answer explanation

Narrative writing constructs and communicates a story, making it a characteristic of this writing style.

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Which of the following is an example of descriptive writing?

• A how-to article

• A business report

• An argumentative essay

• A novel

Answer explanation

A novel is an example of descriptive writing as it focuses on vividly describing characters, settings, and events to create a visual and immersive experience for the reader.

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How many main types of writing are discussed?

• Three

• Nine

• Four

• Five

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Four' because the passage discusses four main types of writing.

What does persuasive writing aim to do?

• Describe a scene in detail

• Narrate a story

• Convince the audience of the author's position

• Explain a concept with facts

Answer explanation

Persuasive writing aims to convince the audience of the author's position, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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Which rhetorical style uses the five senses for description?

• Narration

• Illustration

• Comparison and contrast

• Description

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Description' because this rhetorical style uses the five senses for detailed and vivid descriptions.

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What is the goal of being an organic writer?

• To focus solely on narrative writing

• To use a single writing style exclusively

• To employ multiple styles and rhetorical modes

• To write without using any rhetorical styles

Answer explanation

The goal of being an organic writer is to employ multiple styles and rhetorical modes.

Which rhetorical pattern might be used in persuasive writing besides argumentative?

• Narration

• Description

• Cause and effect

• Process

Answer explanation

In persuasive writing, the cause and effect rhetorical pattern can be used to show the relationship between actions and their consequences, influencing the audience's perspective.

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What does the term 'rhetorical style' refer to?

• The personal style of the author

• A method of teaching writing

• Patterns of effective communication

• A unique genre of writing

Answer explanation

The term 'rhetorical style' refers to patterns of effective communication, making it the correct choice.