AWA Logical Organization & Structure 2

Question 1

In an AWA essay, which organizational pattern is most effective when the prompt asks you to evaluate both strengths AND weaknesses of an argument?

Accepted Answer

Address each major claim individually, noting its strength or weakness before moving on

Answer

Addressing each claim individually keeps analysis focused and prevents the reader from losing track of which critique applies to which part of the argument.

Question 2

A writer begins body paragraph 2 with: 'Furthermore, the study ignores seasonal variation.' Which function does 'Furthermore' signal?

Accepted Answer

Addition of another supporting point

Answer

'Furthermore' is an additive transition indicating the writer is piling on another related point, not shifting direction.

Question 3

The GRE AWA rubric rewards 'a clear progression of ideas.' This most directly means the essay should:

Accepted Answer

Build each idea logically on the previous one without abrupt jumps

Answer

Logical progression means each paragraph or idea follows naturally from what preceded it, creating a coherent chain of reasoning.

Question 4

Which paragraph structure places the topic sentence at the END of the paragraph rather than the beginning?

Accepted Answer

Inductive structure

Answer

Inductive structure builds from specific evidence or examples up to a general conclusion (the topic sentence) at the end.

Question 5

An AWA essay has five paragraphs but no transitional sentences between them. What organizational problem does this create?

Accepted Answer

Paragraphs will appear as isolated units rather than a unified argument

Answer

Without transitions, paragraphs read as disconnected blocks rather than steps in a single logical argument, weakening overall coherence.

(AWA) Analytical Writing Assessment Practice Test

(AWA) Analytical Writing Assessment Practice Test

AWA Logical Organization & Structure 2