Reaction Essay Quiz 3

What is the main purpose of the second body paragraph in a reaction essay?

• To summarize the article again

• To give your second reference

• To describe the author's background

• To explain your reaction to the audio and the text

In the second body paragraph, it’s acceptable to talk about how the text made you feel and why.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The second body paragraph may include a/an __________ reaction, such as surprise, disagreement, or strong feeling.

• emotional

• grammatical

• historical

• factual

"I wasn’t expecting to agree with this idea, but it changed my perspective completely." Would this sentence be a reaction sentence to the audio or the text?

• YES

• NO

What should you avoid in your second body paragraph?

• Reacting to the text/audio

• Repeating references without personal explanations

You should refer to at least one idea from the text/audio in your personal reaction.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Choose the better supporting sentence for a personal reaction paragraph.

• The author was right.

• I used to believe the opposite, but this example about food waste made me realize I was wrong.