CHSPE Language - Writing and Composition 3

Question 1

When writing a persuasive essay, which appeal uses emotional language to connect with readers?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Answer

Logos

Answer

Ethos

Answer

Kairos

Question 2

A student wants to cite a source in an essay. Which action is correct?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrase the idea and include the author's name

Answer

Copy the information word-for-word with no attribution

Answer

Change a few words to avoid citing

Answer

Only cite sources at the end, not in the text

Question 3

Which sentence best demonstrates precise word choice?

Accepted Answer

The golden retriever gently nuzzled the toddlers.

Answer

The dog was nice to the kids.

Answer

The animal did something good with the children.

Answer

The pet was around the young people.

Question 4

What is the purpose of an essay outline?

Accepted Answer

To organize ideas before writing the essay

Answer

To replace the first draft

Answer

To check grammar and spelling

Answer

To create the bibliography

Question 5

Which revision improves this sentence: 'There are many students who think homework is too much.'?

Accepted Answer

Many students believe they have too much homework.

Answer

There are students who think about homework.

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Homework is something that many think is too much.

Answer

Students having homework is a thing many consider too much.

Question 6

In essay writing, which best describes the role of the conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Synthesize the main points and leave the reader with a final thought

Answer

Introduce new evidence not mentioned in the body

Answer

Restate the thesis word-for-word and stop

Answer

List every point made in the body paragraphs in detail