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Organizing your text/Advanced vocabulary in context
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The introduction should give an overview of the main points and conclusions.
True
False
2
Which of these words correspond to the antonym of
lucullan
?
Notorious
Austere
Perfunctory
Grotesque
3
Which of the following is a good way to start an introduction?
A vague statement
A list of all the references
A summary of your conclusion
A strong, short sentence
4
To
mesmerize
someone means to...
Capture their full attention completely
Hide or disguise the presence of something by means of camouflage
Confuse them with facts
Bore them with routine
5
Metamorphosis
refers to a slow and minor change over time.
False
True
6
An
esoteric
idea is one that is widely known and easily understood by everyone
True
False
7
Perfunctory
is an adverb
True
False
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What is NOT one of 'the 3Ms' of an introduction?
Method
Marketing tool
Microcosm
Map
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What kind of language should a conclusion avoid?
Content words
Clear and direct language
Exact phrases from the introduction
Formal academic tone
10
It’s acceptable for a conclusion to be very long and detailed.
False
True
11
How long should a conclusion be in a 1500 word-essay?
200–250 words
75–150 words
50–70 words
150–200 words
12
Why is it important to define key terms early in the essay?
So readers understand technical concepts
To make the essay longer
To impress with dictionary skills
Because definitions belong in the conclusion
13
What should a conclusion do to create a "full circle" effect?
A. Repeat the introduction word for word
Introduce new supporting arguments
Refer back to the thesis statement and introduction
Add extra references and citations
14
What is the best definition of
travesty
?
A successful and respectful imitation
Something extravagant
A shocking or offensive failure to represent something correctly
A carefully crafted document
15
The introduction and conclusion have the same purpose.
True
False
16
What is a
facsimile
?
An exact copy
A random summary
A vague interpretation
A modern rewrite
17
Which of these words is a synonym of synonym of
jarring,
especially in a disturbing or exaggerated way?
Metamorphosis
Grotesque
Travesty
Austere
18
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To grab attention
To define terms
To present background information
To clearly state the main argument
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What does
perfunctory
mean?
Done with creativity
Done with great enthusiasm
Done with extreme care
Done quickly and without interest
20
Quotations in the introduction should be better than what you can say yourself.
True
False
