Language Arts State Test Review 2

How can you add more "spice" to your essay?

Body paragraphs can strongly support the main idea through ________.

Which is typically found in an introductory paragraph?

The purpose of an expository essay is to _______?

What is one way you can improve the SENTENCE STRUCTURE trait in your writing?

How can you ensure that your essay flows throughout?

Which of the following six traits is emphasized least on the state test?

What percentage of your essay on the state test will be graded for conventions?

What should every composition end with?

The purpose of an argumentative essay is to _______?

If you copy a quote or paraphrase without giving credit to the source, this is called:

Why is the thesis in this example weak? "Different types of dogs have been pets."

How many paragraphs should you have in your essay?

In the 5 paragraph method, how many body paragraphs should you have?

To analyze a prompt, you should first _______.

Which of the following is not part of the CONVENTIONS trait?

What percentage of your essay on the state test will be graded for ideas including citations?

Your claim should restate the question as a statement and be arguable.

Which is an appropriate elaboration technique?

Which of the following is not critical for your composition on the state test?

Why is , "I will tell you why dogs are better than cats," a poorly written thesis?

When writing your essay, you should use all sources given equally.

Which is likely not in your introductory paragraph?

What is the correct order of the writing process?

What percentage of your essay on the state test will be graded for organizational structure?

A counterargument or rebuttal is:

Why should you identify key words in a writing prompt?

When you read a writing prompt, what is the first thing you should do?

What should your conclusion include?

What should a thesis include?

Which is not true when incorporating textual evidence into your composition?

What should you do when you first begin the test?

Which grabs the reader's attention?

What are the words you may underline or circle in a question called?