NeSA Writing Flashcards
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What is the main purpose of a concluding paragraph?
Answer: To restate the thesis and summarize key points
The conclusion restates the thesis and summarizes the essay's main points without introducing new arguments.
Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
Answer: His voice was thunder rumbling across the sky.
'His voice was thunder rumbling across the sky' is a metaphor, a type of figurative language.
What does 'editing' involve in the writing process?
Answer: Correcting grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Editing focuses on correcting surface-level errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Which type of essay presents both sides of an issue and then takes a position?
Answer: Argumentative essay
An argumentative essay examines multiple perspectives and defends a clear position with evidence.
What is a run-on sentence?
Answer: Two or more independent clauses joined without correct punctuation
A run-on sentence incorrectly joins two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
Which sentence is the most specific and descriptive?
Answer: The golden retriever sprinted across the yard.
Specific nouns and vivid verbs make writing more precise and engaging for the reader.
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