Writing: Text Types and Purposes Flashcards
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Which revision makes the following sentence more precise: 'The weather was really bad.'?
Answer: A fierce blizzard dropped 18 inches of snow in six hours.
Precise, specific language with concrete details replaces vague adjectives and makes writing more effective.
In informational writing, the purpose of a topic sentence is to:
Answer: State the main idea the paragraph will develop
A topic sentence announces the controlling idea of the paragraph, signaling to the reader what the paragraph will discuss.
Which scenario calls for narrative writing rather than expository writing?
Answer: Recounting a transformative experience of learning to drive
Narrative writing tells a story from personal experience with plot, character, and reflection; the other options call for factual explanation.
A writer uses the phrase 'according to the American Heart Association' to strengthen an argument. This is an example of which rhetorical appeal?
Answer: Ethos
Citing a credible authority like the American Heart Association is an appeal to ethos, establishing trustworthiness through expert endorsement.
Which is the BEST example of a strong concluding sentence for a persuasive essay?
Answer: Therefore, implementing mandatory recycling programs will protect our environment for future generations.
A strong conclusion restates the position and reinforces the significance without simply repeating the introduction or trailing off vaguely.
Which sentence uses passive voice, which writers are often advised to minimize in persuasive writing?
Answer: The proposal was rejected by the board.
Passive voice ('was rejected by the board') obscures the subject's action; active voice is stronger and more direct in persuasive writing.
A writer crafting a problem-solution essay should include which element FIRST?
Answer: A clear definition and explanation of the problem
The reader must understand the scope and significance of the problem before solutions can be meaningfully presented and evaluated.
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