Writing and Composition Flashcards
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Which of the following shows correct use of a paragraph indent in formal writing?
Answer: Beginning each new paragraph with a small space or tab from the left margin
In formal writing, a paragraph is indicated by indenting the first line a small amount from the left margin, signaling to the reader that a new idea or section is beginning.
A writer is comparing two books. Which transition word BEST signals a contrast between them?
Answer: On the other hand
'On the other hand' is a contrast transition that signals the writer is about to show a difference, making it ideal for compare-and-contrast writing.
What is the most important step BEFORE writing a first draft?
Answer: Planning and organizing ideas
Planning and organizing ideas before drafting helps writers stay focused and structure their writing effectively, making the drafting process smoother.
Which sentence uses the most precise and vivid word choice?
Answer: The elderly professor shuffled along the cobblestone lane.
This sentence uses specific, precise words (elderly professor, shuffled, cobblestone lane) that create a clear and detailed image, demonstrating strong word choice.
A student writes a story with a beginning, middle, and end. What writing feature does this represent?
Answer: Narrative structure
A beginning, middle, and end is the basic structure of narrative writing, providing a clear arc that takes the reader through events in an organized way.
Which sentence is an example of a simile?
Answer: His laughter was as loud as a thunderclap.
A simile compares two things using 'as' or 'like'; this sentence compares laughter to a thunderclap using the word 'as,' making it a simile.
Which revision best improves the clarity of this sentence: 'The report that was written by the student about the science project was interesting.'?
Answer: The student's science project report was interesting.
This revision is clearer and more concise because it eliminates unnecessary words and uses a possessive ('student's') to show ownership directly.