30 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Illustration Pattern of Development?
Chronological narration
What is the main purpose of the Illustration Pattern of Development?
To clarify and explain concepts
What is the difference between Informative Process and Directive Process writing?
Informative Process explains how something works, while Directive Process explains how to do something.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Listing Pattern of Development?
It presents a series of items that support a main idea
What is the purpose of the Comparison & Contrast Pattern of Development?
To examine how given subjects are either similar or different
What are the two ways to arrange ideas in the Comparison & Contrast Pattern of Development?
Separately and using comparison/contrast
What is the definition of a claim according to the passage?
A claim is a piece of information that a writer believes to be true, but must be proven.
What is the difference between an explicit claim and an implicit claim?
Explicit claims are those that are literally stated in the text, while implicit claims are those that need to be inferred from the text.
Which type of claim asserts a judgment on whether something is good or bad?
Claim of value
Which type of claim is driven by the need to present a solution to problems that have arisen?
Claim of policy
Which logical fallacy occurs when an arguer presents an argument as one of only two options despite the presence of multiple possibilities?
False dilemma
Which logical fallacy occurs when something is instantly concluded to be true because it is not proven to be false, and vice versa?
Appeal to ignorance
What is the central focus of an essay?
A single central idea
What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph in an essay?
To state the thesis statement
Which technique helps achieve cohesion in an essay?
Repeating key words and phrases
What should be avoided when using language in an essay?
Redundancies and wordiness
Which of the following is a guideline for using mechanics in an essay?
Use standard English
How should numbers be written in an essay?
Spell out numbers from zero to ten, use figures for higher numbers
What fallacy occurs when two or more points are combined into one and the reader is expected to accept or reject both together?
Complex question
Which fallacy occurs when a threat is used instead of reasoning in an argument?
Appeal to force
What fallacy occurs when a writer assumes that two similar concepts are similar in other ways as well?
False analogy
In which fallacy does the arguer claim that since A happened before B, A must be the cause of B?
Post hoc
Which fallacy occurs when a series of increasingly unacceptable consequences is drawn?
Slippery slope
When an argument quotes an expert who is not qualified in the subject matter, it is an example of which fallacy?
Appeal to authority
What is the main purpose of a paragraph?
To develop a single topic or a specific part of a composition
What is the most important sentence in a paragraph?
The topic sentence
What is the purpose of the exemplification pattern of paragraph development?
To present a main idea and provide specific examples to support it
What is a characteristic of a good topic sentence?
It should give a definite direction to the paragraph
What is the purpose of the definition pattern of paragraph development?
To clarify and explain concepts through the use of illustrations, examples, and descriptions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a paragraph?
It introduces a new and unrelated topic
Test your knowledge on the different types of paragraph development. Explore concepts of independent and related units, as well as the main types of sentences in a paragraph including topic sentences. Enhance your understanding of how paragraphs contribute to larger compositions.
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