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 (A)</p>
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Which point of view should be utilized to maintain an objective and formal tone in writing?

<p>Third person point of view (C)</p>
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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 (A)</p>
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How can a writer create an objective and formal tone through language and word choices?

<p>By using precise or exact words (A)</p>
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What should a writer avoid in their language and word choices to maintain an objective and formal tone?

<p>Slang words and contractions (A)</p>
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What type of writing lacks any mention or allusion to the writer's feelings or opinions?

<p>Impersonal writing (A)</p>
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What does an objective tone help a writer create?

<p>A formal tone (C)</p>
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What should a writer's language/word choices include to create an objective and formal tone?

<p>Precise or exact words (D)</p>
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What should a writer's point of view be to maintain an objective and formal tone?

<p>Third person point of view (D)</p>
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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 (D)</p>
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What is the first step to determine the gist of a work?

<p>Ask yourself 'what is the point' when reading through a work (B)</p>
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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 (B)</p>
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How can context help determine the meaning of words?

<p>By looking for synonyms or antonyms to offer clues (B)</p>
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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 (D)</p>
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What is the second step in editing the work of others?

<p>Editing for mechanics (A)</p>
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What is important in knowing the intended audience of a piece of writing?

<p>Word choice, length, and overall look and design (A)</p>
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How can writing flow be compared?

<p>To the beautiful music of an orchestra piece (A)</p>
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What does quickly determining the tone, flow, and mood of a piece help with?

<p>Efficiently establishing the intended audience (C)</p>
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What is the 'gist' of an author's work?

<p>The essence of the author's work (B)</p>
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How many steps are outlined in the video to help increase the skill in finding the gist of a written piece?

<p>Four (D)</p>
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What should be utilized in situations where a professional, authoritative impression is necessary or desired?

<p>A formal, objective tone (B)</p>
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What is the primary focus of a copyeditor's job?

<p>Analyzing grammar, punctuation, and content (A)</p>
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What makes a sentence complete?

<p>Having a subject-verb pair and expressing a complete thought (B)</p>
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What is the defining characteristic of a main clause or independent clause?

<p>It can stand alone and contains a subject-verb pair (A)</p>
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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

<p>To join two independent clauses (B)</p>
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What is the consequence of incomplete sentences?

<p>They make writings less effective and communication more burdensome (B)</p>
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What is the role of a copyeditor in relation to a work's tone and message?

<p>To preserve the original tone and message (B)</p>
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What is the defining characteristic of a dependent clause?

<p>It cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause (C)</p>
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What is essential for a sentence to be considered complete?

<p>A subject-verb pair, a complete thought, a capital letter, and a period (B)</p>
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What is the purpose of a comma and coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

<p>To separate independent clauses (C)</p>
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What is the primary focus of a complete sentence?

<p>To convey a complete thought with a subject-verb pair (B)</p>
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What is the consequence of incomplete sentences on communication?

<p>They make communication more burdensome and less effective (C)</p>
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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 (A)</p>
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What is a run-on sentence?

<p>A sentence made up of two or more independent clauses written as one sentence (C)</p>
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What is a fragment?

<p>A sentence that lacks a subject, verb, or complete thought (A)</p>
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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 (C)</p>
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What is a dependent clause?

<p>A clause that does not make sense on its own, with no additional information (B)</p>
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What is a comma splice?

<p>When clauses are connected with a comma but no coordinating conjunction (C)</p>
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What is an exclamatory sentence?

<p>A sentence that ends in an exclamation mark and shows strong feeling (C)</p>
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What is the defining characteristic of a complete sentence?

<p>Contains a subject, verb, and fully formed thought (B)</p>
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What is the defining characteristic of a compound-complex sentence?

<p>Contains a compound sentence and a dependent clause (C)</p>
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What is the consequence of an incomplete sentence or sentence fragment?

<p>Impacts communication by not conveying a complete thought (C)</p>
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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 (D)</p>
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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 (A)</p>
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What is the defining characteristic of a compound-complex sentence?

<p>It contains at least one independent and one dependent clause (D)</p>
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What is the consequence of an incomplete sentence or sentence fragment?

<p>It leads to a lack of clarity in the message (D)</p>
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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 (B)</p>
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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 (C)</p>
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What is the defining characteristic of a main clause or independent clause?

<p>It makes sense on its own (C)</p>
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What is essential for a sentence to be considered complete?

<p>A subject and a verb (C)</p>
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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 (C)</p>
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What should a writer avoid in their language and word choices to maintain an objective and formal tone?

<p>Using exclamatory sentences (D)</p>
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What is the consequence of incomplete sentences on communication?

<p>Leads to a lack of clarity in the message (D)</p>
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What is the defining characteristic of a dependent clause?

<p>It cannot stand on its own (B)</p>
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What is the defining characteristic of a complete sentence?

<p>It contains a subject, verb, and fully formed thought (B)</p>
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What is a comma splice?

<p>A type of run-on sentence caused by incorrect joining of clauses (A)</p>
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