Language and Composition: The Art of Voice (Muller and Whiting)

Chapter 2: The Writing Process

Quiz

1
Which of these is an example of the process analysis mode of writing?
A)history report
B)advertisement
C)user's manual
D)research report
2
The attitude a writer plans to take with the audience is developed through
A)tone.
B)examples.
C)illustrations.
D)statistics.
3
Which of these is NOT a function of a thesis statement?
A)It introduces the topic to the reader.
B)It limits the topic to a single idea.
C)It arouses the reader's interest.
D)It summarizes evidence about the topic.
4
Which of the following are successful strategies for an introductory paragraph?
A)Describe a brief story.
B)Present a shocking opinion.
C)Correct a false assumption.
D)All of these answers are correct.
5
The terms "lexical," "extended," and "stipulative" all refer to which mode of writing?
A)causal analysis
B)definition
C)argumentation
D)classification
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