CBST Content and Structure 4

Question 1

If a writer wants to explain the reasons an event occurred and its results, which text structure is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

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Chronological

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

Question 2

Which of the following is the best revision of a wordy sentence: 'Due to the fact that it was raining, she decided not to go'?

Accepted Answer

Because it was raining, she decided not to go.

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Due to the fact that rain occurred, she did not go.

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In spite of the fact it rained, she didn't go.

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The rain was a fact, and she didn't go.

Question 3

In a compare-and-contrast essay, the 'block method' means:

Accepted Answer

Discussing all points about one subject, then all points about the other

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Alternating between subjects sentence by sentence

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Comparing only similarities and ignoring differences

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Using bullet points instead of paragraphs

Question 4

Which element is most important to establish in the opening of a persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

A clear claim or position on the issue

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A list of counterarguments

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A detailed summary of the conclusion

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Neutral background information with no position stated

Question 5

What is the function of a 'bridge sentence' between paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

To smoothly connect the idea of one paragraph to the next

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To introduce a new unrelated topic

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To repeat the thesis word for word

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To provide a counterargument

Question 6

Which revision corrects the dangling modifier in: 'Walking down the street, the trees were beautiful'?

Accepted Answer

Walking down the street, I noticed the trees were beautiful.

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The trees were beautiful walking down the street.

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The beautiful trees were walking down the street.

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While beautiful, I walked down the street with trees.

Question 7

What does 'audience awareness' mean in writing?

Accepted Answer

Adapting content, tone, and vocabulary to suit the intended readers

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Knowing how many people will read your document

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Writing only about topics the audience already knows

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Using formal language in every type of document