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Final Exam Review Part 1: Writing
Final Exam Review Part 1: Writing
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1
What is the purpose of an
argumentative essay
?
To inform the reader about the topic
To defend or argue a claim in writing
To entertain the reader with an exciting story
To take the reader on an emotional journey
2
Organization
is the structure of a paragraph or essay.
False
True
3
The
purpose of an explantatory essay
is to explain or inform about a topic.
True
False
4
What is a
thesis statement
?
The claim in an argumentative essay
The author's point of view
The controlling idea of an explanatory/informative essay
A declaration of how the author feels after writing an essay
5
What is a
supporting detail
?
The structure of a paragraph or essay
A detail from a text that supports the controlling idea of an essay
The rules for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization
The opening paragraph in an essay
6
What is the
main idea
of an essay?
The controlling idea
The directing idea
The introduction
The commanding idea
7
The
introduction
is the opening paragraph in an essay.
False
True
8
What is a
topic
in an essay?
The rules for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization
A graphic organizer used to evaluate/score a piece of writing
Details pulled from the text which are used to support the controlling idea
What the author chooses to write about
9
Evidence
is to explain cited or paraphrased facts and information in greater detail.
True
False
10
Grammar
is the author's reason for writing a text.
True
False
11
If an essay is
focused,
the controlling idea is strongly maintained throughout the essay.
False
True
12
The rules for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization are known as the
standard conventions
.
True
False
13
The
introduction
is the final sentence or paragraph in an essay.
False
True
14
What is a
claim
?
A way to give credit for ideas taken from another source
A statement in support of a position in an argument
A legal dcoument
The concluding sentence of an essay.
15
Elaboration
is specific details pulled from the text which are used to support the controlling idea
False
True
16
Which of the following is an example of a claim.
Should schools teach computer skills?
LPA should not have a dresscode
Purpose, focus, and organization
Her eyes were as bright as the stars
17
What is a
citation?
The rules for spelling grammar, punctuation, and capitalization
A statement that takes a position on a topic or issue
A group of sentences with a topic, supporting detail and conclusion.
A statement that gives credit to the original source or author
18
The
purpose of informative writing
is to convince the reader.
False
True
19
What is a
rubric
?
A group of paragraphs with an introduction, body, and conclusion
The structure of a paragraph or essay
A statement or question in which multiple sides can be taken
A graphic organizer used to evaluate/score a piece of writing
20
An
argument
is a statement or questions in which multiple sides can be taken.
True
False
21
Based on the
FSA rubric
, what are the three categories an essay is scored on?
Purpose, Focus, Organization
Standard Conventions of English
Style and Voice
Evidence and Elaboration
22
What is a
paragraph?
The ending sentnece in an essay.
A collection of the author's personal feelings
A group of sentences with a topic, supporting details, and a conclusion
The guidelines for how an essay is scored
23
What is an
essay
?
A group of paragraphs with an introduction, body, and conclusion
An extended peice of writing divided into chapters
A piece of writing with a plot
A group of sentences
