Types of Claims in Reading and Writing Skills

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What is the primary emphasis in evaluating a well-written piece of writing?

The coherence and cohesion of ideas (correct)
The number of events described
The length of the paragraphs
The use of rhetorical devices throughout the text

Why is it necessary to identify the sequence of events in a text?

To increase the length of the writing
To understand how to organize ideas (correct)
To confuse the readers
To decrease the clarity of the text

What is the focus of coherence in writing?

Connecting sentences to the topic sentence (correct)
Synthesizing and integrating readings
Proper paragraphing
Developing and supporting your argument

Which element focuses on the overall structure of an essay?

Cohesion (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does coherence differ from cohesion in writing?

Coherence refers to linking sentences, while cohesion unifies the overall structure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using cohesive devices in writing?

To link different parts of the text together (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an implicit claim?

A claim that requires inferences and interpretation from clues in the text (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a claim of fact based on, according to the text?

Reality and considers time (past, present, and future) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written text, based on the information provided?

Uses persuasive language and emotional appeals (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of a claim of fact?

To report, describe, predict, or make causal claims (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a pattern of development in writing across disciplines, as mentioned in the text?

Distinguishing between explicit and implicit claims (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a property of a well-written text as discussed in the given information?

Inclusion of personal anecdotes (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what is the purpose of a persuasive text?

To state details through presenting views and encouraging readers to accept the argument (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective argument in a persuasive text, according to the information provided?

Avoiding counterarguments or opposing positions (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the guide questions for constructing a persuasive text, which of the following should be addressed first?

What is the issue? (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of providing counterarguments in a persuasive text?

To enlighten the readers about other positions, not to prove claims right or wrong (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the structure of a persuasive text is correct?

The issue or background information should be presented first, followed by the argument (D) Signup and view all the answers

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