Cohesive Writing Strategies Quiz

What is the main purpose of echoing keywords in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a sense of cohesion

• To make the text longer

• To use more complex vocabulary

Why is the first example thesis statement considered boring?

• It is too short

• It uses too many complex words

• It is too emotional

• It lists ideas without showing their relationship

How does the better thesis statement improve upon the first example?

• By using a question format

• By being more concise

• By showing a relationship between ideas

• By using more adjectives

What is the goal of stringing together topic sentences?

• To confuse the reader

• To build a logical argument

• To make each sentence stand alone

• To use more transition words

How can color coding help in writing?

• By making the text easier to read

• By making the text more colorful

• By highlighting the main ideas

• By showing connections between ideas

What is the second strategy for creating cohesion in writing?

• Adding more examples

• Using fewer transition words

• Using more paragraphs

• Echoing keywords between paragraphs

How can echoing keywords between paragraphs improve a blog post?

• By adding more keywords

• By making it longer

• By making it more scannable

• By creating a cohesive flow

What is a key difference between echoing keywords and unnecessary repetition?

• Repetition is always bad

• Repetition is more effective

• Echoing uses more complex words

• Echoing is intentional and purposeful

Why is it important to have a clear thesis statement?

• To make the text longer

• To provide a clear message and purpose

• To use more complex vocabulary

• To confuse the reader

What should you consider when planning your blog post?

• The length of each paragraph

• The number of transition words

• How the reader will progress through your arguments

• The number of examples used