English Language Arts Flashcards
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Which type of essay presents an argument with evidence and reasoning to convince the reader of a position?
Answer: Argumentative essay
An argumentative essay presents a claim and defends it with evidence and logical reasoning intended to persuade the reader.
In writing, what is the term for the logical flow and connection between sentences and paragraphs?
Answer: Coherence
Coherence refers to the logical flow and connection between ideas in writing that makes the text easy to follow.
Which revision strategy focuses specifically on grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors?
Answer: Proofreading
Proofreading is the careful review of a written document for mechanical errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
A thesis statement in an essay should primarily:
Answer: Present the specific claim the essay will support
A thesis statement presents the specific, debatable argument or main claim that the rest of the essay develops with evidence.
Which organizational structure arranges events in the order they occurred in time?
Answer: Chronological order
Chronological order organizes events according to the sequence in which they occurred, from earliest to latest.
Which term describes the author's attitude or feeling toward the subject matter of a text?
Answer: Tone
Tone reflects the author's attitude or emotional stance toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.
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