Quiz on Academic Writing and Texts

What is the primary purpose of academic writing?

• To entertain

• To describe

• To inform

• To persuade

Which of the following is NOT a factor in writing?

• Emotion

• Topic

• Role

• Purpose

What does the acronym P.I.E.E.D. stand for in writing?

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain, Describe

• Plan, Inform, Entertain, Explain, Develop

• Plan, Inform, Engage, Explain, Develop

• Persuade, Inform, Engage, Elaborate, Describe

What is an academic text?

• A text that provides information related to a discipline

• A text that is informal

• A text that is fictional

• A text that is written for entertainment

Which part is NOT included in the basic structure of an academic text?

• Body

• Conclusion

• Summary

• Introduction

What is the tone of an academic text?

• Emotional and subjective

• Formal and objective

• Humorous and entertaining

• Casual and informal

What is the importance of citation in academic writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To add personal opinions

• To acknowledge sources and avoid plagiarism

• To make the text longer

Which of the following is an example of an academic text?

• Novel

• Poem

• Research Paper

• Short Story

What is the role of evidence-based arguments in academic writing?

• To support opinions with facts

• To express personal feelings

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the audience

What does it mean to use unambiguous language in academic writing?

• Using slang

• Using emotional language

• Using clear and precise language

• Using vague terms