Essay Writing Flashcards

question All of the following word groups show parallelism except __________. A. funny, arrogant, kindhearted B. to walk to the store, to jump over a puddle, to run around the yard C. smiling at my mother, when I cleaned my room, to ask my parents for a favor D. if we wanted to eat lunch, […]

question To create the proper style for an argumentative essay, writers should answer delete personal “I” statements. question Which question can help a writer analyze a prompt and develop a claim for an argumentative essay? answer question An effective claim for an argumentative essay is answer precise and knowledgeable. question Which statement best describes the […]

question “Cipher” is another word for answer Code question Will is writing a comparative essay about two texts. He would like to write about three different topics, comparing the texts throughout the essay. answer point-by-point question The Code Book is _ than The Dark Game because it is written in technical terms. answer more scientific […]

question The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues a warning when a foodborne illness breaks out. The agency informs the public about foods to avoid on their website and in public statements. The FDA also tells consumers what to do if they become sick. Which detail would provide helpful, factual support to this excerpt? answer […]

question Which is a common and effective structure for a paragraph that compares two editorials? answer point-by-point question When writing a compare-and-contrast essay, it is important to ensure that the answer Prompt is logically answered question The last step before writing a compare-and-contrast paragraph is answer creating an outline. question Which best defines the term […]

question Read the following excerpt from a media response essay. The ad features a brightly colored banner and a couple of twenty-somethings sitting comfortably together, smiling happily, and sharing a set of headphones to listen to music. Certainly the ad will catch the attention of and appeal to young adults. In this excerpt, the writer […]

question Managers need to constantly engage in a dialogue with their subordinates. a. True b. False answer True question Most performance appraisals focus on long-term improvement, rather than short-term achievements. a. True b. False answer False question The two most common purposes of performance management programs are administrative and developmental. a. True b. False answer […]

question Read the introduction to a student’s essay about space exploration. (1) Space: the final frontier! (2) Many people see space as a true frontier. (3) They are excited by both the exploration of space and the potential of space. (4) Not everyone agrees with this. (5) Some people think that the money would be […]

question The “Read Books, Share the Love” advertisement effectively convinces people to read more books. The advertisement targets parents of young children. In the ad, a mother and father are reading a book to their two young children. Most parents certainly would want their children to do well academically. This ad effectively encourages literacy. Which […]

question Which of the following slogans best exemplifies the bandwagon technique? “America has fallen in love with Morning Bran Cereal. Isn’t it time you fall in love too?” “You work hard all day. Let Morning Bran Cereal start your day.” “The first steps of the day should be strong ones. Let Morning Bran Cereal help […]

question Read the body paragraph from Reiko’s argumentative essay. It’s a good idea to eat fruits and vegetables. A study of over seventy thousand nurses showed that eating fruit and green leafy vegetables resulted in a lower risk of diabetes. When Reiko writes the final sentence of the paragraph, what should she add to complete […]

question The thesis statement of an argumentative essay should answer b question Which citation is in correct MLA format? answer c question The introduction to an argumentative essay begins with answer a question Before writing an argumentative essay, authors should organize their ideas by creating answer c question When revising an argumentative essay, authors must […]

question When writing an argumentative essay, what is the most important reason authors conduct research? answer b. to find evidence to support their arguments question Which sentence would be the best thesis statement for an argumentative essay supporting American use of the atomic bomb? answer a. Harry Truman’s difficult decision to use atomic bombs against […]

question stages of the writing process answer prewriting (also called planning or rehearsal), shapping, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading and publishing question prewriting answer this stage of the writing process involve gathering and selecting ideas; teachers can help students in several ways: creating lists, researching, brainstorming,reading to discover more about the author’s style, talking, collecting memorabilia […]

question Read the thesis statement about text messaging. Text messaging while driving is dangerous, and making it against the law in many states would be a good idea. Which is the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence? answer which is why many states are implementing laws to ban the practice. question An […]

question Which of the following words best describes “building up” an idea in your paper? answer developing question Which of the following words best describes “focusing” an idea in your paper? answer refining question Choose the correct form of the modifier: The used car I bought recently ran ____ only after the tune-up. answer well […]

question For heavy business use, the best practice is to purchase one machine for one purpose, instead of bundling many functions into a single machine. True or False answer True question The developing, transferring, fusing, and cleaning steps of the laser printing process use the printer components that undergo the most wear. True or False […]

question According to Sayre what are the three steps int he process of seeing answer reception, extraction, inference question Jan and Hubert van Eyck’s “The Great Altarpiece” is an example of answer artists giving form to the immaterial: hidden or universal truths, spiritual forces or personal feelings question Kane Kwei’s “Coffin Orange in the Shape […]

question Macro photography should be done in color, not in black and white as this hides detail. answer False question Adults’ hands can be photographed engaging in a favorite activity or holding hands with someone. answer True question The amount of magnification gained from the extension tube depends on the focal length of the lens. […]

question Which of the following is a type of evidence? I. empirical II. statistical III. anecdotal answer I, II, and III question Which statement is an opinion? Acanthaster planci, also known as the crown-of-thorns starfish, is a carnivorous starfish that preys on coral. In the reefs off the north coast of Jamaica, one can find […]

question Physical assets include all but which one of the following? Land Buildings Consumer durables Common stock answer Common stock question Which of the following are financial assets? I. Debt securities II. Equity securities III. Derivative securities answer Correct I, II and III Debt, Equity, Derivative Securities question Which of the following is not a […]