Question 1

Which of the following is not a hint for writing a multipattern essay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Start with a concern about the patterns you use, and then address the topic. 
B)  When you write a multipattern essay, do not shift patterns within a paragraph. 
C)  Your thesis does not have to include a reference to each pattern you are using. 
D)  Be especially careful about transitions between paragraphs. 
A)  Start with a concern about the patterns you use, and then address the topic. 
B)  When you write a multipattern essay, do not shift patterns within a paragraph. 
C)  Your thesis does not have to include a reference to each pattern you are using. 
D)  Be especially careful about transitions between paragraphs. A

Question 2

A simple way to structure a classification essay is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  explain each category in one paragraph 
B)  explain only one category 
C)  state the basis for classification at the end of the essay 
D)  explain each category in a single body paragraph 
A)  explain each category in one paragraph 
B)  explain only one category 
C)  state the basis for classification at the end of the essay 
D)  explain each category in a single body paragraph A

Question 3

When writing an argument essay, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  do not take a stand in the thesis 
B)  disregard the audience's objections 
C)  pick a topic based on your own experience and observation 
D)  take a stand in the conclusion 
A)  do not take a stand in the thesis 
B)  disregard the audience's objections 
C)  pick a topic based on your own experience and observation 
D)  take a stand in the conclusion C

Question 4

For classification essays, divide the item into ___ type(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  one 
C)  one to two 
D)  three or more 
A)  two 
B)  one 
C)  one to two 
D)  three or more

Question 5

Which of the following is not included in the thesis of a definition essay?

Accepted Answer

A)  the term being defined 
B)  related terms 
C)  the broad class or category 
D)  specific distinguishing characteristics 
A)  the term being defined 
B)  related terms 
C)  the broad class or category 
D)  specific distinguishing characteristics

Question 6

When you admit an objection is valid but use it to reinforce your own point, you are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  refuting the objection 
B)  conceding the point 
C)  turning the objection into an advantage 
D)  arguing poorly 
A)  refuting the objection 
B)  conceding the point 
C)  turning the objection into an advantage 
D)  arguing poorly

Question 7

When you _____ an objection (that is, you prove that it isn't valid), you have removed a major obstacle to the argument.

Accepted Answer

A)  refute 
B)  concede 
C)  criticize 
D)  argue 
A)  refute 
B)  concede 
C)  criticize 
D)  argue

Question 8

Which of the following is not a hint for writing a cause or effect essay?

Accepted Answer

A)  choose either causes or effects 
B)  use each cause as the focus of one body paragraph 
C)  discuss all causes or effects in one body paragraph 
D)  make sure causes or effects do not overlap each other 
A)  choose either causes or effects 
B)  use each cause as the focus of one body paragraph 
C)  discuss all causes or effects in one body paragraph 
D)  make sure causes or effects do not overlap each other

Question 9

Which of the following is not a way to handle objections in an argument essay?

Accepted Answer

A)  refute the objection that is not valid 
B)  concede an objection that is valid 
C)  turn the objection into an advantage 
D)  ignore the objection whether it is valid or not 
A)  refute the objection that is not valid 
B)  concede an objection that is valid 
C)  turn the objection into an advantage 
D)  ignore the objection whether it is valid or not

Question 10

When writing a multipattern essay, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on creating a dominant impression 
B)  your thesis does not have to include a reference to each pattern you are using 
C)  transitions are kept to a minimum 
D)  you can shift patterns within each paragraph 
A)  focus on creating a dominant impression 
B)  your thesis does not have to include a reference to each pattern you are using 
C)  transitions are kept to a minimum 
D)  you can shift patterns within each paragraph

Question 11

When you prove that an objection isn't valid, you are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  conceding the point 
B)  turning the objection into an advantage 
C)  refuting the point 
D)  losing the argument 
A)  conceding the point 
B)  turning the objection into an advantage 
C)  refuting the point 
D)  losing the argument

Question 12

When writing definition essays, define a term that can be explained _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  by more than the words in the dictionary 
B)  easily by looking it up in a dictionary 
C)  by research 
D)  without using personal feelings 
A)  by more than the words in the dictionary 
B)  easily by looking it up in a dictionary 
C)  by research 
D)  without using personal feelings

Exam 13: Different Essay Patterns: Part II

Which of the following is not a hint for writing a multipattern essay?

A simple way to structure a classification essay is to _____.

When writing an argument essay, _____.

For classification essays, divide the item into ___ type(s).

Which of the following is not included in the thesis of a definition essay?

When you admit an objection is valid but use it to reinforce your own point, you are _____.

When you _____ an objection (that is, you prove that it isn't valid), you have removed a major obstacle to the argument.

Which of the following is not a hint for writing a cause or effect essay?

Which of the following is not a way to handle objections in an argument essay?

When writing a multipattern essay, ____.

When you prove that an objection isn't valid, you are _____.

When writing definition essays, define a term that can be explained _____.

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Illustration

Description

Narration

Process

Comparison or Contrast

Classification

Definition

Cause and Effect

Argument

Writing an Essay

Different Essay Patterns: Part I

Using Research to Strengthen Essays

Writing From Reading

The Simple Sentence

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination

Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination

Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Using Parallelism in Sentences

Using Adjectives and Adverbs

Correcting Problems With Modifiers

Using Verbs Correctly

Making Subjects and Verbs Agree

Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference

Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case

Punctuation

Spelling

Words That Sound Alikelook Alike

Word Choice

Sentence Variety

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