Writing and Language Conventions Flashcards
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On the ISASP, what does a 'body paragraph' in an essay typically contain?
Answer: A topic sentence, supporting evidence, elaboration, and a transition or concluding sentence
A body paragraph typically includes a topic sentence that states the paragraph's main idea, supporting evidence, elaboration on that evidence, and a transition or closing sentence.
Which type of writing task on the ISASP requires students to analyze a topic using information from multiple sources?
Answer: Informative/explanatory writing
Informative/explanatory writing requires students to research and synthesize information from multiple sources to explain a topic clearly and accurately.
What is 'parallel structure' in writing, as assessed on the ISASP?
Answer: Using the same grammatical form for items in a series or list
Parallel structure means that items in a series or paired elements use the same grammatical form, creating consistency and clarity.
On the ISASP Writing assessment, what does 'tone' refer to?
Answer: The writer's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice
Tone is the attitude a writer conveys toward the topic or audience through deliberate word choices, sentence structure, and style.
Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly to show possession?
Answer: The teacher's instructions were clear before the ISASP began.
An apostrophe followed by 's' (teacher's) shows that the instructions belong to a single teacher.
On the ISASP, what is the purpose of 'revision' in the writing process?
Answer: To improve the content, organization, and clarity of a draft
Revision focuses on improving the big-picture elements of writing — ideas, organization, development, and clarity — rather than surface-level errors.
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