18 Questions
Which pattern of development in writing involves providing specific and concrete examples to expound on the main idea?
Exemplification
Which type of paragraph discusses two subjects to show how they are alike or different?
Comparison and Contrast
In formal writing, what should writers avoid when it comes to language use?
Using phrasal verbs
Which pattern of development in writing explains what, where, when, and who in a chronological order?
Narration
What should be provided after stating and defining a problem in the problem-solution pattern of development?
Suggest possible solutions
Which type of paragraph reveals what a reader should learn and is usually written in chronological order?
Narration
What is the difference between coherence and cohesion in writing?
Coherence occurs when ideas are logically linked, while cohesion refers to the connection of ideas at the sentence level.
What does language use enable writers to do?
Communicate more effectively with readers.
Which of the following is NOT a focus of mechanics in writing?
General to specific organization
What does it mean for a claim to be argumentative and debatable?
It should be open to interpretation and discussion.
How does a claim differ from a central idea in writing?
A claim tries to prove something, while a central idea summarizes the text.
Which aspect of writing deals with the technical elements like punctuation and capitalization?
Mechanics
What is the main difference between explicit and implicit claims?
Explicit claims are clearly stated, while implicit claims are unwritten instructions.
Who proposed the concept of 'memex' in the history of hypertext?
Vannevar Bush
What is hypertext primarily known for in terms of presenting information?
Non-linear presentation with links
Why is hypertext considered to operate similarly to how our brains function?
Because it organizes information in a series of networks like our brains.
What is the purpose of using hypertext according to the text?
To manage information with a human touch
Which lesson discusses the concept of intertext?
Lesson 6: Intertext
Test your understanding of the properties of a well-written text organization, including the logical arrangement of ideas, deductive and inductive reasoning, coherence, cohesion, and language usage.
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