Essay Structure and Source Integration Quiz
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What should a writer consider when linking two texts in the same essay?

  • The length of each source
  • The color scheme of each source
  • The font size and style of the two sources
  • The relationship between the two sources (correct)

    • What should a writer aim to do in every paragraph of the essay when discussing two sources?

  • Summarize the first source
  • Mention both sources (correct)
  • Mention only one source
  • Summarize the second source

    • Which tone helps a writer create a formal tone in their writing?

  • Informal tone
  • Objective tone (correct)
  • Emotional tone
  • Casual tone

    • What should a writer's language and word choices include to maintain an objective and formal tone?

    <p>Precise or exact words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point of view should be utilized to maintain an objective and formal tone in writing?

    <p>Third person point of view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a writer's tone lack in order to maintain an objective tone?

    <p>Mention or allusion to the writer's feelings or opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a writer create an objective and formal tone through language and word choices?

    <p>By using precise or exact words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a writer avoid in their language and word choices to maintain an objective and formal tone?

    <p>Slang words and contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of writing lacks any mention or allusion to the writer's feelings or opinions?

    <p>Impersonal writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an objective tone help a writer create?

    <p>A formal tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a writer's language/word choices include to create an objective and formal tone?

    <p>Precise or exact words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a writer's point of view be to maintain an objective and formal tone?

    <p>Third person point of view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is passive voice?

    <p>When the action of the sentence is being done by something or someone other than the subject of the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step to determine the gist of a work?

    <p>Ask yourself 'what is the point' when reading through a work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in determining the gist of a work?

    <p>Evaluate how well the author provided a piece where the gist could be discovered and learned quickly and efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can context help determine the meaning of words?

    <p>By looking for synonyms or antonyms to offer clues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first major step in editing the work of others?

    <p>Ensuring edits are in line with the original author's overall thesis, theme, and main points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second step in editing the work of others?

    <p>Editing for mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important in knowing the intended audience of a piece of writing?

    <p>Word choice, length, and overall look and design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can writing flow be compared?

    <p>To the beautiful music of an orchestra piece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does quickly determining the tone, flow, and mood of a piece help with?

    <p>Efficiently establishing the intended audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'gist' of an author's work?

    <p>The essence of the author's work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many steps are outlined in the video to help increase the skill in finding the gist of a written piece?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be utilized in situations where a professional, authoritative impression is necessary or desired?

    <p>A formal, objective tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a copyeditor's job?

    <p>Analyzing grammar, punctuation, and content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a sentence complete?

    <p>Having a subject-verb pair and expressing a complete thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a main clause or independent clause?

    <p>It can stand alone and contains a subject-verb pair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

    <p>To join two independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of incomplete sentences?

    <p>They make writings less effective and communication more burdensome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a copyeditor in relation to a work's tone and message?

    <p>To preserve the original tone and message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a dependent clause?

    <p>It cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for a sentence to be considered complete?

    <p>A subject-verb pair, a complete thought, a capital letter, and a period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a comma and coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

    <p>To separate independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a complete sentence?

    <p>To convey a complete thought with a subject-verb pair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of incomplete sentences on communication?

    <p>They make communication more burdensome and less effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a copyeditor in relation to a work's grammar and punctuation?

    <p>To ensure accuracy and error-free writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a run-on sentence?

    <p>A sentence made up of two or more independent clauses written as one sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fragment?

    <p>A sentence that lacks a subject, verb, or complete thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a compound sentence?

    <p>A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses connected with a semicolon or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a dependent clause?

    <p>A clause that does not make sense on its own, with no additional information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a comma splice?

    <p>When clauses are connected with a comma but no coordinating conjunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an exclamatory sentence?

    <p>A sentence that ends in an exclamation mark and shows strong feeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a complete sentence?

    <p>Contains a subject, verb, and fully formed thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a compound-complex sentence?

    <p>Contains a compound sentence and a dependent clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of an incomplete sentence or sentence fragment?

    <p>Impacts communication by not conveying a complete thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

    <p>To link two independent clauses with a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a copyeditor in relation to a work's grammar and punctuation?

    <p>To ensure the correct usage of punctuation and grammar for clarity and coherence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a compound-complex sentence?

    <p>It contains at least one independent and one dependent clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of an incomplete sentence or sentence fragment?

    <p>It leads to a lack of clarity in the message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a copyeditor in relation to a work's grammar and punctuation?

    <p>To correct errors and inconsistencies in grammar and punctuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

    <p>To connect two independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a main clause or independent clause?

    <p>It makes sense on its own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for a sentence to be considered complete?

    <p>A subject and a verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a comma and coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

    <p>To connect two independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a writer avoid in their language and word choices to maintain an objective and formal tone?

    <p>Using exclamatory sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of incomplete sentences on communication?

    <p>Leads to a lack of clarity in the message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a dependent clause?

    <p>It cannot stand on its own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a complete sentence?

    <p>It contains a subject, verb, and fully formed thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a comma splice?

    <p>A type of run-on sentence caused by incorrect joining of clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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