Extended Response and Informational Writing Flashcards
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In extended response writing, what does 'elaboration' mean?
Answer: Explaining and developing your ideas with details, examples, or reasoning
Elaboration means going beyond a bare statement to explain, support, and develop ideas with relevant details or reasoning.
Which of the following would be considered an organizational flaw in an extended response?
Answer: Placing the conclusion before the introduction
Placing the conclusion before the introduction disrupts logical structure and confuses readers who expect a beginning, middle, and end order.
A student writes two body paragraphs but neither supports the thesis. What is this writing problem called?
Answer: Lack of development and relevance
When body paragraphs don't support the thesis, the essay lacks development and relevance, which is a major structural flaw.
What is the best way to open an extended response on the CAEC?
Answer: With an engaging opening that leads into a clear thesis statement
An effective opening draws the reader in and ends with a clear thesis, establishing the essay's direction from the start.
Which sentence demonstrates parallel structure?
Answer: She enjoys hiking, swimming, and running.
Parallel structure requires that items in a list use the same grammatical form; 'hiking, swimming, and running' are all gerunds (verb+ing).
What is the purpose of using specific examples in an extended response?
Answer: To provide concrete evidence that supports and illustrates the main argument
Specific examples ground abstract claims in reality, giving the reader concrete evidence that strengthens the writer's argument.