Question 1

An essay can be defined as a

	source of information about an issue.
	collection of differing viewpoints.
	group of paragraphs about a subject.
	group of sentences about a topic.

Question 2

The parts of an essay typically include all of the following except

	body paragraphs with supporting information.
	a title.
	a summary.
	an introduction and thesis statement.

Question 3

One difference between a paragraph and an essay is that an essay

	is always objective.
	contains transitional words and phrases.
	deals with broader topics.
	explores less complex ideas.

Question 4

When you are reading an essay, you can build your retention and response skills by

	highlighting and annotating as you read.
	connecting ideas to your own experiences.
	identifying the organizational pattern(s) used in the essay.
	all of these.

Question 5

A thesis statement should do all of the following except

	offer a fresh, interesting, and original perspective.
	state the main point of the essay.
	suggest the organization of your essay.
	make a direct announcement.

Question 6

For the assignment, "Discuss cross-cultural perspectives on aging," the key word is

	aging
	perspectives
	cross-cultural
	discuss

Question 7

When you are choosing a topic for your essay you should write about

	something that interests you.
	the first thing you think of.
	a topic you know nothing about.
	something that requires research.

Question 8

Generating ideas by freewriting involves

	making a list of all ideas that come to mind about a topic
	drawing a diagram of possible subtopics into which your topic could be divided
	writing a list of questions about a subject.
	writing nonstop for a specified time, recording all ideas that come to mind on a topic.

Question 9

A key question to ask when considering your audience is:

	What does my audience know about this topic?
	Do I have anything new to say about this topic?
	What part of my essay could be more interesting?
	Does the tone of my essay matter to my audience?

Question 10

The topic that is most likely to be developed as a persuasive essay is:

	Why you should exercise your right to vote.
	My summer job as a nanny.
	The pros and cons of block scheduling.
	The history of stand-up comedy.