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Writing an Essay Purposes and Techniques

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What is the primary way in which a writer conveys tone in an essay?

By formatting the essay in a specific way

By adding more images and diagrams

Through the choice of words, sentence structure, and writing style (correct)

By using different fonts and colors

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of an essay?

To make the readers agree with the writer

To provide facts and information about a topic (correct)

To share personal opinions without any evidence

To entertain the writer themselves

In persuasive writing, what does the term 'pathos' refer to?

The writer's credibility

The facts and information presented

The emotional appeal used to sway the audience (correct)

The writer's use of reason

What is the key difference between writing to inform and writing to explain?

Writing to inform is concise and factual, while writing to explain involves interpretation and analysis. Signup and view all the answers

Which Greek philosopher defined three key tools employed by writers in persuasive writing?

Aristotle Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

To introduce the topic and provide the writer's argument Signup and view all the answers

In what type of essay might a thesis statement be unnecessary?

Informative essay Signup and view all the answers

What type of audience would likely read an essay about a water main break written for entertainment?

Friends of the writer and people who know the roommate Signup and view all the answers

In an essay arguing for the replacement of old water pipes, what would be the tone of the writing?

Urgent and action-provoking Signup and view all the answers

Which type of essay would focus on explaining why a water main broke and what caused the problem?

Explanatory essay Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of writing an essay?

To communicate ideas to the readers Signup and view all the answers

How does the writer's purpose influence the way an essay is written?

It guides the tone and writing style of the essay Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the audience of an essay?

Anyone expected to read the essay Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a writer to keep the audience in mind when writing an essay?

To determine the content of the essay Signup and view all the answers

How does the intended audience affect word choices and sentence structures in an essay?

It influences how technical or formal language should be Signup and view all the answers