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Expository and argumentative writing
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What are some elaboration techniques?
explain in greater detail
give an example
who needs elaboration
use figurative language to compare it to something
2
The best way to conclude your essay is to write "The end."
False
True
3
The topic sentence of each body paragraph should include:
your counterclaim
supporting details
what the paragraph will be about
the word "tiger"
4
To analyze the prompt,you should
underline what you're being asked to do
circle directive verbs
label the parts of speech over every word
place a box around the intended audience
5
Body paragraphs support the main idea through:
a tripod
quotes or ideas from the text
a good talk with a counselor
evidence from the text
6
You should conclude your essay by:
summarizing your ideas and referring back to your claim
adding a thought provoking question
writing "adios" amigos
adding a new idea
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What does the E in TGEGER stand for?
elaborate
enable
elastic
elongate
8
This grabs the reader's attention.
conclusion
hook
claim
transition
9
When writing an argumentative essay, you can have more than one counterargument and rebuttal
True
False
10
The purpose of expository writing is
to explain
to explode
to extend
to explore
11
When you read a writing prompt, what is the first thing you should do?
answer questions
zone out
analyze the prompt
think about writing
12
If you copy a quote or paraphrase without giving credit to the source, this is called:
evidence
explaining
plagiarism
copying
13
If you use a quote or paraphrase from another source, you must:
take credit
copy
yolo
cite the source
14
When writing your essay, you should use all sources given to you in your essay.
True
False
15
Why should you identify key words in a writing prompt?
verbs tell us what to do
it makes a cool pattern
to highlight something
to make sure we understand the question
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What does the R in TGEGER stand for?
remember a transition
run for the nearest exit
remove your errors
reflect on what you wrote
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What does the T in TGEGER stand for?
topic sentence with a transition
think
tough
take evidence
18
When writing an argumentative essay, your counterargument and rebuttal should go
throughout the essay where it makes sense
after your topic sentence
anywhere after the first paragraph
after the hook
19
What goes in paragraph one of your expository essay?
elaboration on support for reason one
evidence to support reason one
claim and reason one
conclusion
20
After we decode the prompt, what is the next step?
write a summary
prewrite outline
just go for it
start writing the final draft
21
How do you move from one paragraph to the next?
renting two men and a truck
using transitions
skipping lines
indenting
22
Your claim should restate the question as a statement.
False
True
23
What does the G in TGEGER stand for?
go back and read
go to your outline
Give a quote or evidence
give a good guess
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What are the words you underline and circle in a question called?
key words
verbs
answers
questions
