Writing Terms Quiz

What should you do after you have analyzed your prompt and determined the general topic?

• create an outline

• Narrow the topic

• Draft

• Revise

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To grab the reader's attention

• To provide a transition between the hook and the thesis

• To state the purpose and central idea of the essay

• To support the main idea of a paragraph

Which part of the essay is designed to grab the reader's attention?

• Thesis statement

• Bridge

• Hook

• Elaboration

What is the role of a body paragraph in an essay?

• To introduce the main topic

• To support, prove, explain, or validate the thesis statement

• To provide a transition between ideas

• To summarize the essay

What does the term "brainstorm" refer to in the writing process?

• Writing the essay

• Checking grammar and mechanics

• Generating ideas by free association of words and ideas

• Organizing the essay

What is the purpose of a counter argument in an essay?

• To support the main thesis

• To summarize the essay

• To oppose a point made by the opposite side

• To introduce new ideas

What does a concluding paragraph do in an essay?

• Introduces new arguments

• Rephrases the thesis and sums up ideas

• Provides counter arguments

• Lists references

Which of the following is NOT a component of organization in composition?

• Transitions

• Unity

• Coherence

• Tone

What is meant by 'voice' in written expression?

• The choice of words

• The writer's distinctive use of language

• The logical flow of ideas

• The clarity of expression

Which rhetorical device involves appealing to emotions?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Strawman