Deck 13: Different Essay Patterns: Part II

Question 1

A simple way to structure a classification essay is to _____.

A) explain each category in one paragraph
B) explain only one category
C) state the basis for classification at the end of the essay
D) explain each category in a single body paragraph

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following is not included in the thesis of a definition essay?

A) the term being defined
B) related terms
C) the broad class or category
D) specific distinguishing characteristics

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is not a hint for writing a cause or effect essay?

A) choose either causes or effects
B) use each cause as the focus of one body paragraph
C) discuss all causes or effects in one body paragraph
D) make sure causes or effects do not overlap each other

Answer 3

D

Question 4

When writing an argument essay, _____.

A) do not take a stand in the thesis
B) disregard the audience's objections
C) pick a topic based on your own experience and observation
D) take a stand in the conclusion

Question 5

Which of the following is not a way to handle objections in an argument essay?

A) refute the objection that is not valid
B) concede an objection that is valid
C) turn the objection into an advantage
D) ignore the objection whether it is valid or not

Question 6

When you admit an objection is valid but use it to reinforce your own point, you are _____.

A) refuting the objection
B) conceding the point
C) turning the objection into an advantage
D) arguing poorly

Question 7

When you prove that an objection isn't valid, you are _____.

A) conceding the point
B) turning the objection into an advantage
C) refuting the point
D) losing the argument

Question 8

When writing definition essays, define a term that can be explained _____.

A) by more than the words in the dictionary
B) easily by looking it up in a dictionary
C) by research
D) without using personal feelings

Question 9

For classification essays, divide the item into ___ type(s).

A) two
B) one
C) one to two
D) three or more

Question 10

When you _____ an objection (that is, you prove that it isn't valid), you have removed a major obstacle to the argument.

A) refute
B) concede
C) criticize
D) argue

Question 11

Which of the following is not a hint for writing a multipattern essay?

A) Start with a concern about the patterns you use, and then address the topic.
B) When you write a multipattern essay, do not shift patterns within a paragraph.
C) Your thesis does not have to include a reference to each pattern you are using.
D) Be especially careful about transitions between paragraphs.

Question 12

When writing a multipattern essay, ____.

A) focus on creating a dominant impression
B) your thesis does not have to include a reference to each pattern you are using
C) transitions are kept to a minimum
D) you can shift patterns within each paragraph