FSA Writing/ Writing Process

Question 1

Argumentative writing MUST include

Accepted Answer

A claim, counterclaim, counterargument, and rebuttal

Question 2

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

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True

Question 3

A citation that is included inside the paragraph with the author's last name and page number is

Accepted Answer

In-text Citation (Parenthetical)

Question 4

All essays for the FSA must be written in what style of writing?

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Formal: Serious and objective

Question 5

Examples of transition words are...(Pick 2)

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Additionally, Another, In the final analysis, Furthermore., To illustrate, For instance, Not to mention

Question 6

What do you do if the prompt is argumentative?

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Discuss the opposite side or counterargument in the 4th body, Choose a side of the topic to support or reject., Evaluate the pros and the cons, Organize the evidence that supports my claim.

Question 7

Elaboration is defined as

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Evidence in your own words

Question 8

What are the correct parts of an effective introduction? (Select the correct order)

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Hook, Transition Sentence, and Thesis

Question 9

Which type of rhetoric uses charts and graphs to persuade?

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 10

After reading and gathering textual evidence, you should

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Organize ideas and evidence

Question 11

What words should you avoid in academic writing?

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In my opinion and I think, I, me, my, mine, personally, Good, bad, nice, things, and stuff (dead words), You, yours, you're

Question 12

Should you clump all of your evidence and elaboration together?

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No, each elaboration must be SPECIFIC to its evidence.

Question 13

What does a quality conclusion include?

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Transition, and summary of the evidence, strong close

Question 14

Logical organization means...

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The essay has a sensible structure from beginning to end.

Question 15

Every piece of evidence should be followed by citation and elaboration.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

What do you do if the prompt is Expository?

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Explain or inform

Question 17

What is the correct order for an informative essay?

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Introduction, 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion.

Question 18

How long is the FSA Writing Assessment?

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120 minutes

Question 19

Informative essays incorporate (Pick 2)

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Facts, statistics, and primary and secondary sources., Explanations, definitions, and data

Question 20

A counterclaim

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states the opposite of what you are currently arguing.

Question 21

Essays are made up of these four things

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Intro, Thesis, Body, and Conclusion

Question 22

What is the correct order of the writing process?

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Read, annotate, plan, write, revise.

Question 23

Are you ready for the FSA Writing Exam?

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Yes, I am ready for either an expository or argumentative essay., Yes, piece of cake!, Yes! I am confident I will get a 5., Yes, I have a better understanding of expository and argumentative essays.

Question 24

Reliable and valid evidence is... (Pick 2)

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Trustworthy, Proven

Question 25

Relevant evidence and specific elaboration should

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support and analyze the main points in the thesis.

Question 26

How do you cite the author?

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According to Source 1, the author states

Question 27

Support the thesis w/ a topic sentence: Social media helps students become strong writers.

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Social media encourages honest, precise writing.

Question 28

What is the correct order for building an effective body paragraph?

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Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize (2 times)

Question 29

How many paragraphs are acceptable for the FSA Writing Assessment?

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4 -6 paragraphs

Question 30

Types of elaboration techniques for informative writing would include (Pick 2)

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Examples and concrete details from experts, Definitions, statistics, and facts

Question 31

Which type of rhetoric relies on credibility or expertise to persuade?

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Ethos

Question 32

The FSA Writing Assessment is only one session.

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True

Question 33

A thesis is also known as

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A claim

Question 34

Identify the key elements of an ARGUMENTATIVE essay, in sequential order.

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Intro, 2 Body Paragraphs, 1 Counterclaim/rebuttal, and Conclusion

Question 35

Which type of rhetoric evokes emotion?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 36

The counterargument paragraph

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comes before the conclusion; it supports the opposition.

Question 37

The elaboration of your evidence MUST be connected to

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topic and the thesis

Question 38

The counterclaim paragraph is made up of 3 parts:

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Counterclaim, rebuttal, evidence

Question 39

How many sources should you use in your essay (minimum)?

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two

Question 40

After writing, what should you do with the extra time?

Accepted Answer

Revise

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