Writing and Composition Flashcards
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A student writes a paragraph with five sentences, but none of the sentences connect to the stated topic sentence. What is this problem called?
Answer: Lack of unity
Lack of unity occurs when the supporting sentences in a paragraph do not all relate to and develop the topic sentence.
Which sentence uses the most precise and formal language appropriate for an informative essay?
Answer: Pollution negatively impacts human health and natural ecosystems.
Formal, informative writing uses precise vocabulary and objective language rather than informal or vague expressions.
When writing a narrative, sensory details are used to:
Answer: Help the reader experience the scene through sight, sound, touch, smell, or taste
Sensory details engage the reader by creating vivid mental images that bring the narrative scene to life.
A student is writing about the importance of exercise and includes a statistic from the Centers for Disease Control. What writing technique is this?
Answer: Using evidence to support a claim
Citing a credible statistic from a reliable source is a standard technique for supporting a claim with evidence in argumentative or informative writing.
Which of the following is an example of a counterclaim in an argumentative essay about year-round school?
Answer: Some argue that year-round school eliminates students' needed rest, but research shows breaks can be scheduled throughout the year.
A counterclaim acknowledges the opposing view before the writer refutes it, strengthening the overall argument.
What is the purpose of the editing stage in the writing process?
Answer: To correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors
Editing focuses on correcting surface-level errors in mechanics such as grammar, spelling, and punctuation after the content has been revised.