WorksheetsMidterm 1 - Composition II
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 34mins
Mention 1 aspect you need for successful writing
(a)
The way a writer structures a piece of writing is called:
composition
plagiarism
descriptive writing
What is writing in simple words?
(a)
When there is a piece of writing that feels really hard, you get frustrated at some point and you're not completely sure about how to continue. Which factor could determine your success?
the perseverance to keep working
our skill at finding the right words
our ability to logically organize information
What is the name of the rules we need to follow when writing an academic paper?
(a)
What type of plagiarism happens when you are not sure when to cite, paraphrase or quote.
blatant
self
accidental
Mention 2 of the main types of writing.
(a)
The type of writing that paints a picture for the reader and is very specific is known as
expository
persuasive
descriptive
narrative
The type of writing that informs or explains the subject to the reader is called
expository
persuasive
descriptive
narrative
If we think about advertisements, reviews of books, movies, restaurants, cover letters, we think about
expository writing
persuasive writing
descriptive writing
narrative writing
Mention 2 of the 3 characteristics style represents?
(a)
The stage in which you limit your topic, know your purpose, your audience and develop a topic sentence or thesis statement is called
writing
pre-writing
revising and editing
The one that introduces a paragraph and is typically the first sentence in the paragraph is
the thesis statement
the topic sentence
The one that introduces the focus of a multi-paragraph composition and is typically the last sentence of the introductory paragraph is
the thesis statement
the topic sentence
Mention 2 of the 5 steps when writing.
(a)
In the revising-editing stage, we reread and revise rough draft, check mechanics, content, and style, complete final draft, and proofread.
True
False
Birth order can strongly affect one's relationship with parents, relationships with others, and how one views responsibility as an adult. Sounds like a great
thesis statement
topic sentence
BONUS: Mention 1 characteristic of a digital citizen.
(a)
