Why do writers define?

to clarify the abstract, or a vague or controversial idea

Besides exposition, what are three other writing modes?

argumentation, narration, and description

John Holt compares three types of disciplines in his text. Why?

to make a case about how children learn best

Which of these are examples of expository writing?

example, compare-contrast, definition, classification

a comparison, typically to explain or clarify a concept

Why does Mairs describe herself as "a cripple"?

The term is straightforward in describing her condition.

What does "example" do?

offers support, clarifies, illustrates an idea

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Expository Writing and Reading Quiz

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1
Why do writers define?
to show the main idea of a narrative
shows how one thing affects another
to clarify the abstract, or a vague or controversial idea
to avoid using quotes in dialogue
2
Studying the specific strategies used in a text is an example of what?
narrative
anecdote
analysis
definition
3
Besides exposition, what are three other writing modes?
narration, summary, and quoting
drama, poetry, and short story
argumentation, narration, and description
summary, argumentation, and quoting
4
Mairs talks about the terms "cripple" and "disabled." What expository strategy is used?
comparison-contrast
process analysis
fallacy
causal analysis
5
Analogy is a type of what expository strategy?
comparison-contrast
causal analysis
example
process analysis
6
John Holt compares three types of disciplines in his text. Why?
his daughter, a promising ballet dancer, lacked discipline
because he believes "spare the rod; spoil the child"
to make a case about how children learn best
he asserts that discipline is lacking in today's youth
7
Which of these are examples of expository writing?
example, compare-contrast, definition, classification
questions, dialogue, thesis statement
argument, narrative, thesis
quotes, analysis, argument, narrative
8
What's another way to describe process analysis?
showing the causal relationship between X and Y
an analogy that shows comparison
a descriptive narrative
"how-to" or instructions
9
analogy
instructions on how to make or do something
a short and amusing story about a person or event
a comparison, typically to explain or clarify a concept
a popular women's clothing store
10
Why does Mairs describe herself as "a cripple"?
The term was useful in asking for special allowances.
The term is straightforward in describing her condition.
Her parents called her that as a child.
Her university choose the term when she was hired.
11
Which type of expository strategy is used by Lego?
compare-contrast
definition
process analysis
analogy
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What does "example" do?
shows "how to"
clarifies an abstract concept
tells a story using dialogue
offers support, clarifies, illustrates an idea

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