How to write an article - Non fiction

Question 1

What should you do FIRST when writing an article?

Accepted Answer

Research your topic thoroughly

Question 2

You should use "gonna", "wanna" and "ain't" in an article in order to seem more natural.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

What is a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

The main argument of your article

Question 4

Which of the following are examples of fiction?

Accepted Answer

a poem, a play, a short story

Question 5

What is meant by objection handling in an argument or persuasive piece of writing?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging the opposite view and explaining why it is invalid

Question 6

Which of these is NOT typically found in an article introduction?

Accepted Answer

Detailed methodology

Question 7

What do you need to consider when writing any type of non-fiction?

Accepted Answer

The audience and purpose of the writing

Question 8

What type of language is conventionally used to write a letter?

Accepted Answer

Formal language

Question 9

Which of the following are examples of non-fiction?

Accepted Answer

a newspaper article, an essay, a speech

Question 10

Which section typically appears at the end of an academic article?

Accepted Answer

References/Works Cited

Question 11

Why might you use personal pronouns in a speech?

Accepted Answer

To make your speech easy to follow

Question 12

Which of the following can be used as persuasive techniques?

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Emotive language and rhetorical questions

Question 13

Which of these is an example of formal academic language?

Accepted Answer

The research indicates a correlation between the variables

Question 14

Which presentation features are conventions of a newspaper article?

Accepted Answer

A headline followed by a series of points made in clear paragraphs

Question 15

Which transition signals contrast between ideas?

Accepted Answer

However, nevertheless, on the other hand

Question 16

What is the purpose of citations in an article?

Accepted Answer

To acknowledge sources and avoid plagiarism

Question 17

How should paragraphs in an academic article be organized?

Accepted Answer

Topic sentence followed by supporting details

Questions 17