Test Review quiz

1. 1. What is a dropped quotation?

• A quotation that is inserted into a text with no introduction or explanation, making it feel disconnected from the rest of the writing.

• A quotation that is placed at the end of a sentence to emphasize its importance.

• A quotation that has been taken out of context to support a misleading argument.

• A quotation that is paraphrased instead of being directly cited.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2. 2. Who is the founding father of the modern day essay?

• Charles Dickens

• William Shakespeare

• Michel de Montaigne

• John Milton

3. 3. What is the etymology of the word "essay"?

• It comes from the Latin word, meaning "to evaluate."

• It comes from the French word, meaning "to try" or "to attempt."

• It comes from the Greek word,

  meaning "to express."

• It comes from the English word, meaning "the core or heart of something."

4. 4. What is the difference between an essay and academic paper?

• An essay is a fictional narrative, while an academic paper is always non-fiction.

• An essay uses casual language, while an academic paper is written in a conversational style.

• An essay is meant to entertain, while an academic paper is designed to persuade the reader.

• An essay is typically shorter and more personal, while an academic paper is longer, formal, and focused on research and evidence.

5. 5. What are the four basics essential to learning how to write well?

• exposure, reflection, motivation, and research

• exposure, motivation, practice, and feedback

• motivation, exposure, analysis, and feedback

• grammar, motivation, practice, and research

6. 6. According to Rawlins and Metzger, what separates good writing from bad?

• The use of complex vocabulary and long sentences to demonstrate intelligence.

• Writing in a way that only reflects your own personal thoughts and emotions, without considering others.

• Including as much information as possible, regardless of relevance to the topic or audience.

• A sense of audience, knowing who you are writing for and adjusting your tone and content accordingly.

7. 7. What is a thesis statement?

• A concise summary of the main argument or claim of a paper

• A brief anecdote or story that introduces the topic of the paper.

• A detailed outline of all the points that will be discussed in the paper.

• A list of sources and references that will be used in the paper.

8. 8. What are the three elements of style in academic writing?

• Length, complexity, and subject matter

• Paragraph structure, grammar, and punctuation

• Diction, syntax, and tone

• Theme, plot, and character development

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

9. 9. Which of the following is NOT one of the four principles of getting good ideas in academic writing?

• Consult a dictionary.

• Go from concrete things to abstract ones.

• Think all the time.

• Connect to your personal experiences.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

10. 10. What is the purpose of an outline?

• To write the final version of the essay or paper

• To list all the sources that will be used in the paper

• To organize ideas and ensure logical flow before writing

• To summarize the entire paper in one paragraph