English 8 - Review A

Which concept below refers to the organizing of ideas in a logical and clear manner to suit the writer’s purpose?

• outlining      

• idea development 

• coherence

• grammatical signals 

Which pattern of idea development discusses the general topic by elaborating it using specific details?

• cause and effect 

• problem and solution

• general to particular

• claim and counterclaim

Which pattern of idea development is used to present an action that can be taken to address an identified concern or issue?

• cause and effect 

• problem and solution

• general to particular

• claim and counterclaim

Which pattern of idea development explains the reasons and results of something?

• cause and effect 

• problem and solution

• general to particular

• claim and counterclaim

Which among the grammatical signals below is appropriate for problem-solution pattern of idea development?

• one way

• specifically

• as a result

• with these reasons

What is the first step in writing an outline?

• Make and organize a list of your subtopics.

• Choose your topic and establish your purpose.

• Create and organize a list of your major topics.

• Provide additional information to support your subtopics.

Which of the following statements does NOT define an outline?

•  It is a tool for organizing the write-up.

• It shows a hierarchical order of ideas.

• It synthesizes the ideas in your essay.

• It provides an over-all picture of your essay.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about primary source

• concluding information

• secondhand information

• firsthand information   

• summary of the essay

Which of the following statements describes a sentence outline?

• states varied information in sentence form

• presents the primary and secondary sources

• states the main topic and supporting details in sentence form

• presents the thesis statement, major topics, and subtopics, and in sentence form

Hannah is a passionate writer who wants to expand the content of her outline. Which of the following should she consider first?

• thesis statement of the outline

• summary of relevant information

• use of primary/secondary sources

• outline the topics and details