Lesson 4: Properties of a Well Written Text Organization Quiz
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Which pattern of development in writing involves providing specific and concrete examples to expound on the main idea?

  • Narration
  • Exemplification (correct)
  • Description
  • Definition

Which type of paragraph discusses two subjects to show how they are alike or different?

  • Comparison and Contrast (correct)
  • Description
  • Cause and Effect
  • Exemplification

In formal writing, what should writers avoid when it comes to language use?

  • Using phrasal verbs (correct)
  • Avoiding precise and clear words
  • Using constructive language
  • Avoiding sexist language

Which pattern of development in writing explains what, where, when, and who in a chronological order?

<p>Narration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided after stating and defining a problem in the problem-solution pattern of development?

<p>Suggest possible solutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of paragraph reveals what a reader should learn and is usually written in chronological order?

<p>Narration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between coherence and cohesion in writing?

<p>Coherence occurs when ideas are logically linked, while cohesion refers to the connection of ideas at the sentence level. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does language use enable writers to do?

<p>Communicate more effectively with readers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a focus of mechanics in writing?

<p>General to specific organization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a claim to be argumentative and debatable?

<p>It should be open to interpretation and discussion. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a claim differ from a central idea in writing?

<p>A claim tries to prove something, while a central idea summarizes the text. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of writing deals with the technical elements like punctuation and capitalization?

<p>Mechanics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between explicit and implicit claims?

<p>Explicit claims are clearly stated, while implicit claims are unwritten instructions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the concept of 'memex' in the history of hypertext?

<p>Vannevar Bush (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hypertext primarily known for in terms of presenting information?

<p>Non-linear presentation with links (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is hypertext considered to operate similarly to how our brains function?

<p>Because it organizes information in a series of networks like our brains. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using hypertext according to the text?

<p>To manage information with a human touch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lesson discusses the concept of intertext?

<p>Lesson 6: Intertext (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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