The Chocolate Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for writing an effective introduction?

Quoting an expert and introducing them first
Providing dictionary definitions of familiar words (correct)
Mentioning a common misperception that your thesis will argue against
Using a startling statistic to illustrate the seriousness of the problem

What is the purpose of the middle part of an introduction in the inverted triangle structure?

To introduce the sources and the main context of the issue (correct)
To provide background information necessary for understanding the report
To narrow down the topic to a fine point with a thesis statement
To grab the reader's attention with a general comment about the topic

In what way does the tip of the triangle in the inverted triangle structure differ from the broad base?

The tip of the triangle illustrates a common misperception, while the broad base provides a startling statistic
The tip of the triangle provides a general comment about the topic, while the broad base introduces the sources
The tip of the triangle contains the thesis statement, while the broad base contains background information (correct)
The tip of the triangle narrows down the topic to a fine point, while the broad base grabs the reader's attention

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good conclusion?

Summarizes the main points of the essay (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

To introduce a new topic for discussion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a paragraph in an essay?

To provide evidence/examples that support the thesis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common pitfall to avoid when writing body paragraphs?

Using quotes that are not discussed in much length (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a concise sentence according to the text?

When a class is overenrolled, you may ask the instructor to force-add you. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why passive voice is often considered poor writing according to the text?

Passive voice is always grammatically incorrect. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transitional devices according to the text?

To create bridges between ideas. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find more information about APA style according to the text?

APA Style Introduction - Purdue OWL® - Purdue University (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of logical flow in writing?

Redundancy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of synthesis in writing?

To combine different sources into a whole (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between cohesion and coherence in writing?

Cohesion refers to the relationship between sentences, while coherence refers to the overall sense of the writing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of avoiding redundancies in writing?

To reduce word count and make sentences easier to understand (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is it important to avoid using too many quotations in an academic essay?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the recommended number of direct quotations per page in an academic essay?

1-2 (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should citations be included in a paragraph that takes from a source?

After paraphrasing a source (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what tense should be used when citing the work of others in an APA-style paper?

Both past and present perfect tenses (D) Signup and view all the answers

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