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What did the man's wife ask him to buy for her?
What did the man's wife ask him to buy for her?
- A comb (correct)
- A new strap for his watch
- A watch
- A haircut
Why did the man refuse to buy the comb at first?
Why did the man refuse to buy the comb at first?
- He was busy with work
- He thought it was unnecessary
- He thought his wife would not like it
- He did not have enough money (correct)
What did the man do with his broken watch?
What did the man do with his broken watch?
- He threw it away
- He gave it to his wife
- He sold it at a low price (correct)
- He fixed it himself
What had the wife done with her hair?
What had the wife done with her hair?
Who is the esteemed advocate of non-violent opposition and resistance mentioned in the passage?
Who is the esteemed advocate of non-violent opposition and resistance mentioned in the passage?
What did Mahatma Gandhi call the seven blunders in an article he published in his weekly newspaper 'Young India'?
What did Mahatma Gandhi call the seven blunders in an article he published in his weekly newspaper 'Young India'?
What is the eighth blunder added by Arun Gandhi?
What is the eighth blunder added by Arun Gandhi?
What is the lesson learned from the story of the man and his wife?
What is the lesson learned from the story of the man and his wife?
What is the first quality of any good writing according to Eko?
What is the first quality of any good writing according to Eko?
What should a sentence contain according to Shrunk and White?
What should a sentence contain according to Shrunk and White?
What is the mark of maturity in writing?
What is the mark of maturity in writing?
What is the great enemy of clear language according to Orwell?
What is the great enemy of clear language according to Orwell?
What is the result of unclear language?
What is the result of unclear language?
What is the essence of writing?
What is the essence of writing?
What quality of writing does Mozart associate with genius?
What quality of writing does Mozart associate with genius?
What should one avoid in writing to achieve simplicity?
What should one avoid in writing to achieve simplicity?
What is the primary aim of an argumentative essay?
What is the primary aim of an argumentative essay?
What is the process of examining issues and explaining relationships among various parts in expository writing?
What is the process of examining issues and explaining relationships among various parts in expository writing?
What is an example of a strategy used in expository writing?
What is an example of a strategy used in expository writing?
What is the purpose of a writer revealing their stand from the beginning of an argumentative essay?
What is the purpose of a writer revealing their stand from the beginning of an argumentative essay?
What is an example of a topic that may require argumentative writing?
What is an example of a topic that may require argumentative writing?
What is the primary goal of expository writing?
What is the primary goal of expository writing?
What is the term used to describe an argumentative essay?
What is the term used to describe an argumentative essay?
What is the main purpose of an expository essay?
What is the main purpose of an expository essay?
What is the purpose of providing plausible evidence in an argumentative essay?
What is the purpose of providing plausible evidence in an argumentative essay?
According to Littlejohn and Foss, how many metaphors are used to deconstruct the concept of the media?
According to Littlejohn and Foss, how many metaphors are used to deconstruct the concept of the media?
What is the primary focus of an argumentative essay?
What is the primary focus of an argumentative essay?
What type of essay is typically used in school, daily life, business, and professions?
What type of essay is typically used in school, daily life, business, and professions?
What is required of a writer of an expository essay?
What is required of a writer of an expository essay?
What is the common feature of most essays?
What is the common feature of most essays?
What is the purpose of exposition, according to Winterowd and Murray?
What is the purpose of exposition, according to Winterowd and Murray?
What is the main difference between an expository essay and a descriptive essay?
What is the main difference between an expository essay and a descriptive essay?
What is the goal of writing, according to Thornton Wilder?
What is the goal of writing, according to Thornton Wilder?
Why is clarity important in writing?
Why is clarity important in writing?
What makes a piece of writing effective?
What makes a piece of writing effective?
Why is grammar important in writing?
Why is grammar important in writing?
What is a key aspect of writing at work?
What is a key aspect of writing at work?
What is the first step in writing a good essay?
What is the first step in writing a good essay?
What is the importance of self-assessment in writing?
What is the importance of self-assessment in writing?
What is one of the tasks required in the Tutored Marked Assignment?
What is one of the tasks required in the Tutored Marked Assignment?
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Study Notes
Love and Sacrifice
- A man's wife asked him to buy a comb for her hair, but he couldn't afford it due to his broken watch.
- The man sold his watch and bought a comb for his wife, only to find she had sold her hair to buy a new watch band for him.
- This act of mutual sacrifice and love is a true example of what it means to love and be loved.
Seven Blunders of the World
- Mahatma Gandhi identified seven blunders that lead to violence and destruction in the world.
- These blunders are:
- Wealth without work
- Pleasure without conscience
- Knowledge without character
- Commerce without morality
- Science without humanity
- Worship without sacrifice
- Politics without principle
- Gandhi's grandson, Arun Gandhi, added an eighth blunder: rights without responsibilities.
Types of Essays
- There are four main types of essays: expository, argumentative, descriptive, and narrative.
- Expository essays explain and present information about a topic.
- Argumentative essays aim to convince the reader of a particular point of view.
- Descriptive essays describe a person, place, or thing.
- Narrative essays tell a story or recount an event.
Expository Essay
- The purpose of an expository essay is to inform the reader about a topic.
- The writer must be knowledgeable about the subject and provide evidence and logic to support their explanations.
- Expository essays can be written using various strategies, including:
- Enumeration and examples
- Analysis
- Definition
- Comparison and contrast
Argumentative Essay
- An argumentative essay aims to persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view.
- The writer must present objective and dispassionate facts and reasons to support their argument.
- There are different approaches to writing an argumentative essay, including:
- Presenting all sides of the argument and then making a stand
- Revealing the writer's stand from the beginning and challenging opposing views
Characteristics of Good Writing
- Economy: avoiding unnecessary words and providing detailed information.
- Simplicity: using clear and concise language without being overly complex or pompous.
- Clarity: avoiding ambiguity and vagueness, and communicating directly to the point.
- Correctness: ensuring the accuracy of information and avoiding grammatical errors.
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