Content and Structure Flashcards
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A student's essay on climate change shifts from scientific evidence to a personal story about a childhood vacation without explanation. This is an example of:
Answer: An abrupt and unjustified shift in focus
Unexplained shifts in focus disrupt the essay's coherence and confuse readers about the essay's central purpose.
Which sentence is the strongest thesis for an essay arguing that public libraries should expand digital resources?
Answer: Public libraries must prioritize digital collections to remain relevant and serve all community members equitably.
A strong thesis presents a specific, arguable position that previews the essay's main supporting points.
In a cause-and-effect essay about rising student debt, which organizational approach is most logical?
Answer: Present causes first, then examine their effects
Presenting causes before effects mirrors the logical sequence of events and is easier for readers to follow.
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier that should be corrected for clarity?
Answer: Running through the park, the flowers were admired by Maria.
The participial phrase 'Running through the park' incorrectly modifies 'flowers' instead of 'Maria,' creating an illogical image.
A persuasive essay presents only arguments supporting the writer's view and ignores all opposing evidence. What is the main weakness of this approach?
Answer: The essay lacks credibility because it does not acknowledge counterarguments
Acknowledging and refuting counterarguments strengthens persuasive writing by demonstrating the writer has considered multiple perspectives.
Which revision most effectively combines these two sentences? 'The report was lengthy. It was also confusing.'
Answer: The report was both lengthy and confusing.
Using 'both...and' concisely joins the two adjectives without redundancy or awkward phrasing.
A writer uses the word 'additionally' to begin a sentence. This transition signals:
Answer: Additional information that supports or extends the prior point
'Additionally' is an additive transition that introduces supplementary information reinforcing what was already stated.