Stanford Achievement Test Stanford Achievement Writing Composition 3

Question 1

In expository writing, what is the writer's main goal?

Accepted Answer

To inform or explain a topic clearly

Answer

Expository writing explains, informs, or describes a topic using facts, definitions, and examples.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

The classroom was a zoo.

Answer

A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as,' stating that one thing IS another.

Question 3

What is the role of supporting details in a body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To prove or explain the topic sentence

Answer

Supporting details provide evidence, examples, and explanations that develop and prove the paragraph's topic sentence.

Question 4

Which writing purpose would be best for an essay about how to reduce plastic waste?

Accepted Answer

Persuasive

Answer

Persuasive writing is best for arguing that people should reduce plastic waste, using evidence to convince the reader.

Question 5

What does 'audience' mean in the context of writing?

Accepted Answer

The intended readers of a piece of writing

Answer

Audience refers to the specific group of readers a writer has in mind, which shapes word choice, tone, and content.

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