Writing and Composition Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a pattern of paragraph development?

• Narration

• Description

• Exemplification

• Summarization

What is the main purpose of using transitional devices in writing?

• To make the writing more interesting.

• To connect ideas and create a smooth flow.

• To add more details to the writing.

• To make the writing more formal.

What are the three parts of a formal definition?

• Species, genus, differentiae

• Topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Cause, effect, solution

What is the difference between coherence and cohesion?

• Coherence refers to the overall structure of a text, while cohesion refers to the connections between words and sentences.

• Coherence refers to the connections between words and sentences, while cohesion refers to the overall structure of a text.

• Coherence is the same as cohesion.

• There is no difference between coherence and cohesion.

Which of the following is an example of a cohesive device?

• However

• For example

• In conclusion

• All of the above

What is the purpose of organization in writing?

• To make the writing more interesting.

• To help the reader understand the main points of the text.

• To make the writing more formal.

• To add more details to the writing.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-organized text?

• Unity

• Coherence

• Cohesion

• Rambling

What is the purpose of using a graphic organizer?

• To help you brainstorm ideas.

• To help you organize your thoughts.

• To help you visualize the relationships between ideas.

• All of the above

What is the main purpose of a persuasive text?

• To inform the reader.

• To entertain the reader.

• To convince the reader to agree with a particular point of view.

• To describe something in detail.

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive text?

• A news article

• A poem

• A letter to the editor

• A recipe