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Organizing your text/Advanced vocabulary in context
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1
Metamorphosis
refers to a slow and minor change over time.
True
False
2
Perfunctory
is an adverb
True
False
3
Which of these words is a synonym of synonym of
jarring,
especially in a disturbing or exaggerated way?
Austere
Grotesque
Metamorphosis
Travesty
4
Quotations in the introduction should be better than what you can say yourself.
True
False
5
The introduction should give an overview of the main points and conclusions.
False
True
6
What is a
facsimile
?
A random summary
A vague interpretation
An exact copy
A modern rewrite
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What should a conclusion do to create a "full circle" effect?
Refer back to the thesis statement and introduction
Add extra references and citations
A. Repeat the introduction word for word
Introduce new supporting arguments
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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To present background information
To define terms
To clearly state the main argument
To grab attention
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To
mesmerize
someone means to...
Bore them with routine
Confuse them with facts
Hide or disguise the presence of something by means of camouflage
Capture their full attention completely
10
What does
perfunctory
mean?
Done with extreme care
Done quickly and without interest
Done with great enthusiasm
Done with creativity
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What kind of language should a conclusion avoid?
Content words
Exact phrases from the introduction
Clear and direct language
Formal academic tone
12
Which of the following is a good way to start an introduction?
A list of all the references
A strong, short sentence
A summary of your conclusion
A vague statement
13
An
esoteric
idea is one that is widely known and easily understood by everyone
True
False
14
What is the best definition of
travesty
?
A shocking or offensive failure to represent something correctly
A successful and respectful imitation
Something extravagant
A carefully crafted document
15
It’s acceptable for a conclusion to be very long and detailed.
False
True
16
What is NOT one of 'the 3Ms' of an introduction?
Method
Marketing tool
Map
Microcosm
17
The introduction and conclusion have the same purpose.
True
False
18
Which of these words correspond to the antonym of
lucullan
?
Austere
Grotesque
Perfunctory
Notorious
19
How long should a conclusion be in a 1500 word-essay?
200–250 words
150–200 words
50–70 words
75–150 words
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Why is it important to define key terms early in the essay?
To make the essay longer
Because definitions belong in the conclusion
To impress with dictionary skills
So readers understand technical concepts
