Question 1

What are the expectations of a final exam essay? How might you fulfill them?

Accepted Answer

With an in-class essay, you are showing your instructor what you have learned, what you have synthesized, and what you can do. To do so, follow the style of essay you have been taught in class, and make sure you know the works of literature thoroughly.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of begging the question?

Accepted Answer

A)  No cause is good 
B)  Those who don't support the cause are lazy 
C)  Three out of four doctors support the cause 
D)  A good cause is good because it is good 
A)  No cause is good 
B)  Those who don't support the cause are lazy 
C)  Three out of four doctors support the cause 
D)  A good cause is good because it is good D

Question 3

What can strengthen your argument in a persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

You can strengthen your argument by including verifiable facts and relevant statements and presenting impersonal, objective viewpoints.

Question 4

What is the goal of a persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Show how something has come about and what it leads to or results in 
B)  Analyze literature 
C)  Convince the reader that the point of view presented is the correct one to take 
D)  Tells a story, relates an action or an incident 
A)  Show how something has come about and what it leads to or results in 
B)  Analyze literature 
C)  Convince the reader that the point of view presented is the correct one to take 
D)  Tells a story, relates an action or an incident

Question 5

Why is all writing personal to an extent? Is it a problem that it is?

Accepted Answer

Writing is personal because regardless o

Question 6

In an academic essay, what could you use to support your personal support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological studies 
B)  Anecdotes 
C)  Beliefs 
D)  Alternative facts 
A)  Psychological studies 
B)  Anecdotes 
C)  Beliefs 
D)  Alternative facts

Question 7

What type of essay explains problems and solutions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cause and effect 
B)  Classification 
C)  Illustration 
D)  Compare and contrast 
A)  Cause and effect 
B)  Classification 
C)  Illustration 
D)  Compare and contrast

Question 8

Why should students avoid writing a four-paragraph comparison essay?

Accepted Answer

Students should avoid writing a four-par

Question 9

Why is it important to brainstorm different points of comparison when writing a comparison essay?

Accepted Answer

It is important to brainstorm different

Question 10

When writing in an English class, what tense is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Past 
B)  Simple past 
C)  Simple present 
D)  Present progressive 
A)  Past 
B)  Simple past 
C)  Simple present 
D)  Present progressive

Question 11

What are some ways to distinguish between opposing viewpoints and your own?

Accepted Answer

Ways to distinguish between opposing vie

Question 12

What is the importance of using simple present tense for narration?

Accepted Answer

Simple present tense is import

Question 13

When should for example and for instance be used in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the middle 
B)  At the beginning 
C)  At the end 
D)  A and C 
A)  In the middle 
B)  At the beginning 
C)  At the end 
D)  A and C

Question 14

Why is it important to not overstate your argument?

Accepted Answer

When the argument is overstate

Question 15

Why is it useful to mention opposing arguments in your persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

It is useful to mention some arguments a

Question 16

Unless told otherwise, use a __________________ for writing an essay on a test.

Accepted Answer

A)  pen 
B)  pencil 
C)  highlighter 
D)  fine-point marker 
A)  pen 
B)  pencil 
C)  highlighter 
D)  fine-point marker

Question 17

Most English courses require students to write __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal essays 
B)  Impersonal essays 
C)  Subjective essays 
D)  Passive essays 
A)  Personal essays 
B)  Impersonal essays 
C)  Subjective essays 
D)  Passive essays

Question 18

Which of the following is not a logical fallacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appeal to force 
B)  Argument against the person 
C)  Abduction 
D)  Ambiguity 
A)  Appeal to force 
B)  Argument against the person 
C)  Abduction 
D)  Ambiguity

Question 19

Name at least two ways to explain a process in a process description essay.

Accepted Answer

Students should name at least

Question 20

In a persuasive (or argument) essay, you may be expected to __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  present your viewpoint 
B)  argue something you don't personally agree with 
C)  define and defend your position 
D)  All of the above 
A)  present your viewpoint 
B)  argue something you don't personally agree with 
C)  define and defend your position 
D)  All of the above

What are the expectations of a final exam essay? How might you fulfill them?

Which of the following is an example of begging the question?

What can strengthen your argument in a persuasive essay?

What is the goal of a persuasive essay?

Why is all writing personal to an extent? Is it a problem that it is?

In an academic essay, what could you use to support your personal support?

What type of essay explains problems and solutions?

Why should students avoid writing a four-paragraph comparison essay?

Why is it important to brainstorm different points of comparison when writing a comparison essay?

When writing in an English class, what tense is recommended?

What are some ways to distinguish between opposing viewpoints and your own?

What is the importance of using simple present tense for narration?

When should for example and for instance be used in a sentence?

Why is it important to not overstate your argument?

Why is it useful to mention opposing arguments in your persuasive essay?

Unless told otherwise, use a __________________ for writing an essay on a test.

Most English courses require students to write __________________.

Which of the following is not a logical fallacy?

Name at least two ways to explain a process in a process description essay.

In a persuasive (or argument) essay, you may be expected to __________________.

The Basics

Essay Structure

Writing About Readings

Research and Documentation

Vocabulary

Grammar and Sentence Structure

Punctuation and Format

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Exam 3: Types of Essays

What are the expectations of a final exam essay? How might you fulfill them?

Which of the following is an example of begging the question?

What can strengthen your argument in a persuasive essay?

What is the goal of a persuasive essay?

Why is all writing personal to an extent? Is it a problem that it is?

In an academic essay, what could you use to support your personal support?

What type of essay explains problems and solutions?

Why should students avoid writing a four-paragraph comparison essay?

Why is it important to brainstorm different points of comparison when writing a comparison essay?

When writing in an English class, what tense is recommended?

What are some ways to distinguish between opposing viewpoints and your own?

What is the importance of using simple present tense for narration?

When should for example and for instance be used in a sentence?

Why is it important to not overstate your argument?

Why is it useful to mention opposing arguments in your persuasive essay?

Unless told otherwise, use a __________________ for writing an essay on a test.

Most English courses require students to write __________________.

Which of the following is not a logical fallacy?

Name at least two ways to explain a process in a process description essay.

In a persuasive (or argument) essay, you may be expected to __________________.

The Basics

Essay Structure

Writing About Readings

Research and Documentation

Vocabulary

Grammar and Sentence Structure

Punctuation and Format

Filters