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What is the main purpose of drafting in the composition process?
What is the main purpose of drafting in the composition process?
- To ensure correctness in spelling and grammar.
- To prepare the composition in sentence and paragraph form. (correct)
- To reorganize sections and improve overall clarity.
- To finalize the composition and prepare it for publication.
What does revising typically involve in the composition process?
What does revising typically involve in the composition process?
- Adding or deleting material and reorganizing sections. (correct)
- Structuring the composition into its final form.
- Checking for typos and grammatical errors.
- Creating an outline to guide the writing.
What distinguishes editing from the other stages of composition?
What distinguishes editing from the other stages of composition?
- It involves the final check for language use accuracy. (correct)
- It is the stage where new ideas are generated.
- It requires multiple drafts before completion.
- It focuses on the overall structure of the composition.
Which statement best describes what a 'good copy' refers to?
Which statement best describes what a 'good copy' refers to?
How many drafts may be necessary for a composition to be completed?
How many drafts may be necessary for a composition to be completed?
What is the main purpose of a flashback in a narration?
What is the main purpose of a flashback in a narration?
Which of the following best describes foreshadowing?
Which of the following best describes foreshadowing?
How does suspense affect the reader?
How does suspense affect the reader?
What is verbal irony?
What is verbal irony?
What distinguishes situational irony from other forms of irony?
What distinguishes situational irony from other forms of irony?
Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?
Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?
What is the purpose of brainstorming in the writing process?
What is the purpose of brainstorming in the writing process?
What does outlining help writers achieve?
What does outlining help writers achieve?
What is the primary purpose of the argumentative rhetorical mode?
What is the primary purpose of the argumentative rhetorical mode?
Which of the following describes the organization of a narrative?
Which of the following describes the organization of a narrative?
What is a defining characteristic of the rising action in a narrative?
What is a defining characteristic of the rising action in a narrative?
Which conflict type is characterized by an internal struggle within a character?
Which conflict type is characterized by an internal struggle within a character?
What does the term 'denouement' refer to in plot structure?
What does the term 'denouement' refer to in plot structure?
Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict found in narratives?
Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict found in narratives?
What role does the 'inciting force' serve in a narrative?
What role does the 'inciting force' serve in a narrative?
What does 'coincidence' imply in narrative techniques?
What does 'coincidence' imply in narrative techniques?
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Drafting
Drafting
Preparing a composition in sentences and paragraphs, following an outline.
Revising
Revising
Improving a composition by restructuring, adding/deleting sections, rewording.
Editing
Editing
Checking for accuracy in language use (grammar, spelling, etc.) in the final draft.
Good copy
Good copy
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Composition
Composition
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Rhetorical Modes
Rhetorical Modes
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Description
Description
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Narration
Narration
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Argumentation
Argumentation
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Plot Structure
Plot Structure
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Coincidence
Coincidence
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Conflict (in narrative)
Conflict (in narrative)
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Flashback
Flashback
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Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing
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Verbal Irony
Verbal Irony
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Situational Irony
Situational Irony
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Dramatic Irony
Dramatic Irony
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Brainstorming
Brainstorming
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Selecting (in writing)
Selecting (in writing)
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Outlining (in writing)
Outlining (in writing)
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Study Notes
English Test Prep (Definitions)
- Multiple Choice: 40 marks
- Purpose and Organization: Students need to understand why they write in a particular mode and how to organize their writing.
Rhetorical Modes
- Description: Creates a picture using words, appealing to the senses (spatial organization).
- Narration: Tells a story (chronological organization), including theme, characters, setting, conflict.
- Exposition: Explains how to do something (informational writing; deductive organization using subtopics).
- Argumentation: Convinces the reader of an opinion (deductive organization using reasons and support).
Narrative Patterns and Conflict
- Types: Short stories, myths, fables, ballads (poems).
- Conflicts: Conflicts can be between a person and themselves, a person and another person, a person and society.
- Cliff Hanger: A plot device where there is no clear resolution.
Plot Structure
- Elements: Introduction, inciting force, rising action, crisis, climax, falling action, denouement.
- Introduction: Often introduces characters, setting, theme and some hints about the conflict.
Plot Diagram
- (Further details about each stage of plot structure are provided in a separate diagram.)
Narrative Techniques
- Coincidence: Events happening together by chance, but resulting in significant consequences.
- Flashback: Returning to an earlier event, often to provide key information about characters or events.
- Foreshadowing: Hints of future events are given to prepare the reader.
- Surprise: A completely unexpected event.
- Suspense: Uncertainty, anticipation, and curiosity created in the reader.
Irony
- Verbal Irony: Words said that have the opposite meaning.
- Situational Irony: An event leads to an outcome that is unexpected.
- Dramatic Irony: The audience knows something that the characters do not.
Writing Process
- Brainstorming: Gathering ideas and approaches using methods like mind maps or thought webs.
- Selecting and Grouping: Choosing ideas and categorizing them into logical groupings.
- Outlining: Developing a detailed plan with headings and subheadings to organize the material.
- Drafting: Writing a first or initial version in a structured format.
- Revising: Re-evaluating and improving the text through changes, additions or deletions.
- Editing: Checking the writing for accuracy, clarity and grammar.
- Good Copy: The final version of the writing that meets the requirements.
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Description
This quiz focuses on understanding various rhetorical modes such as description, narration, exposition, and argumentation. Students will also explore narrative patterns and conflict types, along with plot structure elements crucial for effective writing. Prepare to analyze and define these important concepts in English composition.
