Essay Writing and Analysis Quiz

What is the first step in writing an effective essay according to the document?

• Organize the evidence

• Analyze the question

• Write the conclusion

• Evaluate the essay

Which period does the first essay option focus on?

• Period 2

• Period 3

• Period 1

• Period 4

What should you avoid using in your essay according to the general writing advice?

• Third-person pronouns

• First-person pronouns

• Past tense verbs

• Active voice

What is the second step in writing an essay as per the document?

• Write the introduction

• Organize the evidence

• Analyze the question

• Evaluate the essay

What should you use to clearly identify persons, factors, and judgments?

• Vague verbs

• Stronger verbs

• Passive voice

• First-person pronouns

What is the third step in writing an essay according to the document?

• Write the conclusion

• Analyze the question

• Take a position and express it in a thesis

• Organize the evidence

What is the fourth step in writing an essay as per the document?

• Write the supporting paragraphs and conclusion

• Analyze the question

• Organize the evidence

• Evaluate the essay

What should you do to demonstrate the use of historical reasoning skills?

• Simply report information

• Use vague references

• Analyze and explain evidence

• Use first-person pronouns

What should you do to strengthen your analysis in an essay?

• Use vague verbs

• Avoid counterarguments

• Explain key terms

• Use first-person pronouns

What should writers avoid in the AP® test essays?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Opinionated rhetoric

• Providing evidence

• Restating the thesis