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

    What does language use enable writers to do?

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

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

    <p>General to specific organization</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mechanics</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    Which lesson discusses the concept of intertext?

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

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