Stanford Achievement Writing Composition Flashcards
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In expository writing, what is the writer's main goal?
Answer: To inform or explain a topic clearly
Expository writing explains, informs, or describes a topic using facts, definitions, and examples.
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
Answer: The classroom was a zoo.
A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as,' stating that one thing IS another.
What is the role of supporting details in a body paragraph?
Answer: To prove or explain the topic sentence
Supporting details provide evidence, examples, and explanations that develop and prove the paragraph's topic sentence.
Which writing purpose would be best for an essay about how to reduce plastic waste?
Answer: Persuasive
Persuasive writing is best for arguing that people should reduce plastic waste, using evidence to convince the reader.
What does 'audience' mean in the context of writing?
Answer: The intended readers of a piece of writing
Audience refers to the specific group of readers a writer has in mind, which shapes word choice, tone, and content.
Which editing step focuses on correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling?
Answer: Proofreading
Proofreading is the final editing step where a writer checks for and corrects surface-level errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
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