Personal Column/Editorial Writing Quiz

What is the main focus of the "Answer/Defend" strategy?

• To provide solutions

• To answer or defend against criticism

• To ask for opinions

• To give compliments

What is the purpose of the example given in the "Answer/Defend" strategy?

• To illustrate how to ask questions

• To illustrate how to summarize content

• To illustrate how to answer criticism or defend what is being criticized

• To illustrate how to provide additional information

Which of the following can be the purpose of an editorial?

• To entertain students

• To warn students about something that is coming

• To inform students about past events

• To provide study tips for students

What is the first step in the formula for editorials?

• Tell the stance of the paper

• Give your solution to the problem

• Tell what the problem/situation is

• Restate your solution

What should you do after you introduce your solution to the problem in an editorial?

• Tell what the problem/situation is

• Tell the stance of the paper

• Three reasons you’re right

• Restate your solution

Which step comes immediately after stating the stance of the paper?

• Give your solution to the problem

• Three reasons you’re right

• What the other side thinks and why they’re wrong

• Restate your solution

Which step involves providing evidence to support your solution?

• Tell what the problem/situation is

• Three reasons you’re right

• What the other side thinks and why they’re wrong

• Restate your solution

Which step involves presenting your viewpoint on the issue?

• Tell what the problem/situation is

• Tell the stance of the paper

• Three reasons you’re right

• Restate your solution

What should you include in a personal column?

• Dialogue

• Details

• A story or narrative specific to your life and experience

• All of these

Which type of editorial aims to explain a situation or a problem?

• Persuasive

• Explanatory

• Critique

• Tribute