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1
What do writers rely on when developing an argument (essay)?
logical presentation of several viewpoints
Specific and relevant examples
Correctly cited sources
All of these
2
The word "development" applies to
Gradual improvement over the semester
Citiations to avoid plagiarism
unified action or current event defined early
Adding details, explanations, reasons, or examples to make paragraph longer
3
Which uses pronouns correctly? (Tip: Look for consistent plurals.)
As a person ages, they can become set in their ways.
As people age, they can become more set in their ways.
As a person ages, he can become set in their ways.
As a person ages, he or she can become set in their ways.
4
What would make a good topic for essay on college or professional sports?
Should college athletes be allowed to earn money for endorsements?
Should professional athletes be allowed to be on an Olympic team?
Should there be a salary limit for professional athletes?
All of these will work.
5
What is purpose of summarizing, paraphrasing, or quoting from a source?
give credit to author
Provide evidence to support thesis and give credit to author
provide evidence to support thesis
show reader you know how to use library databases
6
Which is a fragment?
As well as appealing to viewers' emotions and shared values.
The marketers conceal many facts from the viewers; this is intentional.
The actor is a well-know celebrity, and he has endorsed many products.
The commercial employs Appeal to Emotions logic fallacy.
7
Identify correctly punctated sentence
Fall break is soon therefore I am planning a trip.
Fall break is soon; therefore, I am planning a trip.
Fall break is soon, therefore, I am planning a trip.
Fall break is soon. Therefore. I am planning a trip.
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Which would most likely develop an essay argument?
Telling the story of the film Coco
Which candidate would make the best president
Comparing and contrasting 2 characters
How to register for college classes
9
If you are writing an essay about the effect of holding penalities in football, what should you assume?
Avoid writing about a topic audience does not know everything about.
Audience does not understand anything & need to explain everything.
Audience has basic knowledge, but need to explain specific terms.
Audience knows everything, so no need to explain anything.
10
Identify comma splice
Chick-fil-A has great waffle fries , and it also has yummy shakes.
Because Chick-fil-A has great waffle fries, I order them often.
Chick-fil-A has great waffle fries; it also has yummy shakes.
Chick-fil-A has great waffle fries, it also has yummy shakes.
11
If a student has a 4-page essay with 4 sources on Works Cited, what should we assume their essay should contain?
A minimum of 8 internal citations
At least 4 quotes, summaries, and/or paraphrases with internal cites
No minimum or maximum
1 quote, 1 paraphrase, and 1 summary on each page
12
An effective closing paragraph should
Say "The purpose of this paper was to"
present opposing viewpoints
introduce new ideas
restate thesis in a fresh, memorable way
13
Whis is best example of inserting and citing a quote?
One author quotes, "Quote." (p. 46)
"Quote." (Aaron 46)
According to the handbook, "Quote" (Aaron 46).
"Quote." (Aaron 46).
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An effective intro should
Contain thesis statement
Include majority of essay's supporting points
Include "The purpose of this paper is to"
Ask as many questions as possible to get readers interested
15
What are 2 primary pieces of info for parenthetial citations?
Author's name and title of article
Page number and year published
Author's last name and page number
Title of article and year published
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Best place to put your thesis?
First sentence
Middle of intro
Anywhere
End of intro
17
Which makes best thesis for an essay arguing benefits of living in Sevier County?
Sevier County is a great place to live.
I like Sevier County.
Sevier County has millions of visitors a year.
Sevier County offers diverse careers , dining, and outdoor activities.
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Which of these applies to a student organizing their essay?
Moving a sentence to another place that works better
Indenting each paragraph
Checking spelling and punctuation
Correcting a comma splice
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A student wants submit an argumentative essay describing her dorm room & all its contents. What is not appropriate?
Should be ordered chronologically
Details do not have to be vivid, just important
Description is expository, not argumentative.
Should be ordered spacially
