Literature and Classifying Concepts Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of classifying?

Listing physical characteristics
Dividing literature into poetry, fiction, and drama (correct)
Describing a plot
Analyzing themes

Which of the following are examples of dividing and classifying in college courses? (Select all that apply)

A statistics lesson on the four most common types of graphs (correct)
A psychology lesson on different kinds of bullying (correct)
A film studies lesson on how the comedy genre can be divided into different subgenres (correct)
A history lesson on world wars

Which of these list-writing situations is an example of division and classification writing?

Listing book recommendations
Listing jokes for a comedy routine
Listing historical events
Listing the foods you eat in the food groups they belong to (correct)

Which of these tasks that Melody is doing as part of her job search involve division and classification writing?

Brainstorming her activities and skills and putting them into categories (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be the most appropriate thesis statement for Esteban's essay on horror movies?

As demonstrated by types of horror movie, such as slasher films, supernatural horror, and psychological horror, horror movies build on different human terrors (C) Signup and view all the answers

If you classify a set of objects, what is your main task?

Divide the set into smaller sets of objects that each share certain similarities. Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following titles for research essays for a health class is a title for a dividing and classifying essay?

It's Not Just 'Addiction': Types of Addiction and What They Can Tell Us (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be good choices of categories for Mia's essay on advertisements? (Select all that apply)

Ads that appeal to emotions (A), Car ads (B), Vacation ads (C), Clothing ads (D) Signup and view all the answers

In your daily life, you might divide and classify when you decide what?

Which clothes belong together in which drawer of your new dresser. Signup and view all the answers

What is a clear way to organize a division and classification essay?

Devote different body paragraphs to different categories. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of workplace uses of division and classification? (Select all that apply)

A financial adviser explains to his clients the different types of investments they can make based on the level of risk they want to accept. (B), A personnel manager prepares a document organizing positions within the company by the department that they fall under. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Jerome's thesis states that different types of graphic novels use pictures and dialog to make a narrative vivid. Which content is likely effective for his body paragraph?

A discussion of how pictures in non-fiction graphic novels help readers see the action (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should always be included in the introductory paragraph of a division and classification essay? (Select all that apply)

The categories into which the subject is divided (B), The subject that the writer will explore (C), A thesis statement that makes the writer's goal clear (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a body paragraph of a division and classification essay, what can a comparison between categories help with?

Transition from one category to the next. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences would likely be best to include in Naya's concluding paragraph about parenting styles?

Of the three parenting styles—permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative—authoritative parenting might often prove the most effective. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When choosing categories for your essay, what should you make sure of?

Your categories are distinct and do not overlap with one another. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following titles would suggest Matias is off to a good start on his division and classification essay?

Office Attire: Business Casual, Casual, or Smart Business Casual? (A) Signup and view all the answers

How might Eddie logically organize his division and classification essay on types of jazz? (Select all that apply)

Geographically, from types that began in the United States to types that began in other countries (A), In order of importance, from the type he considers least important to the type he considers most important (C), Chronologically, from the first to be developed to the most recent (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best conclusion Lee should make while exploring video games for his essay?

Along with discussing types of video games, he should probably also discuss these subtypes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should you do as you develop the body paragraphs of your division and classification essay?

Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence that clearly identifies the category you will discuss. (B), Include specific examples of the category that you are covering in the paragraph. (C), Discuss the distinguishing traits of the category that you are covering in the paragraph. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What question could directly help Dalila consider her audience in her division and classification paper on diving?

What will those reading my paper already know about diving and dives? Signup and view all the answers

When you write a body paragraph on a category, what should you explain?

Similarities to and differences from other categories. Signup and view all the answers

Which decision that Laurent made during his rhetorical star analysis for his division and classification essay involved considering purpose?

His decision that he just wants readers to understand the different types of jazz, rather than for them to be persuaded of anything. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could be effective things to do in a paragraph concluding a division and classification essay? (Select all that apply)

Summarize the main categories (A), Draw a conclusion about the material (B), Reword the thesis statement (D) Signup and view all the answers

In preparing to write a division and classification paper on pottery, what point did Sonya consider?

Strategy (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a good subject for a division and classification essay?

The different kinds of friends and why it is good to have some of each (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of graphic organizer might be most useful for a division and classification paper?

An organizer divided into categories with bullet points for details about each category. Signup and view all the answers

What subject is Henry thinking about for his division and classification paper?

Dog breeds, a subject he can divide into types. Signup and view all the answers

What will be important for Brandon to do in the planning step of writing his division and classification essay on hobbies?

Narrow down his list of hobbies. Signup and view all the answers

What questions should Toshio ask to adapt his article for a general audience? (Select all that apply)

What is this group of readers likely to know about cameras and what won't they know? (A), Will the technical terminology I used be appropriate for this adapted version of my article? (C), What things in my article will interest a general audience and what would bore them? (D) Signup and view all the answers

What problem might Caleb need to deal with in his division and classification essay?

Several of his categories overlap because he chose them based on different principles. (B) Signup and view all the answers

While thinking about her essay on types of lies people tell, what aspect of the rhetorical star was Jen mainly considering?

Purpose. Signup and view all the answers

What should Nadia do when revising her division and classification paper based on feedback?

Make sure to include details needed to clarify the distinctions among her categories. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these questions could help a writer consider strategy for a division and classification paper?

Should I go just with division/classification or would specifically comparing and contrasting the types also be useful? (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should Meera do to determine what she might write about in her essay on friends?

Think about and list types of friends (C) Signup and view all the answers

As they proofread their division and classification or other papers, what should writers be especially alerts for?

Typographical errors and missing or repeated words that they may have missed (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are tasks for a writer in the planning step of a division and classification essay? (Select all that apply)

Deciding on an organization (B), Determining which of the possible categories (C), Determining which of the possible subcategories to include (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are qualities of division and classification writing and should be kept in mind as you compose your essay? (Select all that apply)

Where relevant, comparisons across categories are made. (A), Categories are based on common traits. (B), Categories are clearly distinct from one another. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following issues should Serena focus on while revising her division and classification paper?

Whether the types are clearly distinct and are clearly presented. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In writing his division and classification paper, which areas is Ben appropriate to focus on at the editing step? (Select all that apply)

Having appropriate sentence structures and avoiding run-ons and comma splices (A), Using correct verb tense and avoiding shifts in tense (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should writers be especially alert for as they proofread their division and classification papers?

Typographical errors and missing or repeated words that they may have missed. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Division and Classification Overview

Classifying involves dividing literature into distinct genres like poetry, fiction, and drama.
Division and classification can be applied across various academic subjects such as film studies, psychology, and statistics.

Writing Examples and Strategies

Listing foods by their food groups can demonstrate division and classification writing.
In resume writing, organizing activities and skills into categories simplifies presentation for potential employers.
Effective thesis statements clarify the categories involved in division and classification essays; for example, horror movies can be categorized significantly by genre.

Essay Structure and Content

Clear organization is essential in division and classification essays; dedicate separate paragraphs to different categories.
Introductions should include the subject, categories, and thesis statement.
Body paragraphs should detail distinguishing traits, include examples, and commence with clear topic sentences.

Categories and Comparisons

Categories must be distinct to avoid overlap, enhancing clarity in both writing and organizing.
Successful conclusions might summarize main categories, draw conclusions, and rephrase the thesis.
Using graphic organizers can help in organizing ideas clearly into categories with supporting details.

Audience Consideration

Consider what the audience already knows about the topic; adjust technical language accordingly for clarity.
Recognize the successful placement of distinctions between categories to ensure understanding, particularly in complex topics.

Revision and Editing Focus

During revision, clarify any overlapping categories and ensure logical organization.
Pay attention to typographical errors, sentence structure, and maintaining correct verb tenses during the editing phase.

Planning Steps

Determine relevant subcategories, organization style, and clear distinctions among categories during the planning phase of writing.
Evaluate how strategies of comparison and contrasting might enhance the essay's effectiveness.

Common Qualities in Division and Classification Writing

Importance of making relevant comparisons across categories.
Ensuring categories are based on common traits to enhance understanding and coherence in writing.

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Test your understanding of classifying literature and various college course topics. This quiz covers key examples in genres and classification methods in subjects like film studies and psychology. Challenge yourself to recognize different classification systems used in academia.