Writing and Composition Flashcards
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Which type of writing requires a student to support a claim with evidence and reasoning?
Answer: Argumentative writing
Argumentative writing requires the writer to state a claim and support it with logical evidence and reasoning.
In an informative essay, what is the primary purpose of the introduction?
Answer: To introduce the topic and present a thesis statement
The introduction of an informative essay presents the topic and states the thesis, giving the reader a preview of the essay's focus.
A student writes: 'The storm was loud, wet, and scary.' Which revision best improves this sentence with specific details?
Answer: Thunder shook the windows as sheets of rain pounded the roof during the fierce storm.
Using specific sensory details like 'thunder shook the windows' and 'sheets of rain' makes the writing more vivid and precise.
Which sentence is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about recycling benefits?
Answer: Recycling has many benefits for the environment and communities.
A strong topic sentence clearly states the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will support.
In narrative writing, what is the role of the climax?
Answer: It is the turning point or moment of highest tension in the story
The climax is the peak moment of conflict and tension in a narrative, after which events move toward resolution.
Which transitional phrase best shows a cause-and-effect relationship in an essay?
Answer: As a result
'As a result' signals that what follows is the consequence or effect of something previously stated.