Writing test 2
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- Q1
Logos is the use of logic in an argument?
truefalseTrue or False60s - Q2
What should the first part of a body paragraph be?
Conclusion
Evidence
Topic line
Point
60s - Q3
Who is writing in the first person sometimes discouraged?
The author may not be an authority on a subject matter.
It is formal, and formal language is discouraged
The author may be a small yellow duck and that's bad.
The author should write in first person plural (Like We)
120s - Q4
Which is the single most important part of your essay?
Lead out
Thesis Statement
Restatement of thesis
Lead in
120s - Q5
Personal stories are particularly effective as lead ins
truefalseTrue or False60s - Q6
Evidence CANNOT be manipulated to persuade the reader of something different of their original perspective of that evidence
falsetrueTrue or False60s - Q7
What is the purpose of a lead out?
To impress Wally, the small yellow duck
To leave the reader with a final powerful thought on your essay
To summarise your point one final time
To give the reader a chance to consider the points for themselves
60s - Q8
Why is background information a useful choice for a lead in but also explain its drawbacks, during an exam?
You have to research before the exam and memorize it.
You can lie about background information
It is quick and easy, and it is very interesting
It is quick and easy, but it is not very interesting
60s - Q9
explain one of the benefits of a personal story as a lead in
Everyone does not have a personal story
You can lie to suit any topic and it's very hard to verify.
It appeals to reader's sense of society
It appeals to Ethos, which is emotions.
60s - Q10
There should be 21 points in a standard 5 paragraph structure
falsetrueTrue or False60s