English 103 - Composition/Critical Thinking » Summer 2021 » Essay Structure Quiz

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Question #1
What things need to be in the introduction paragraph and in what order?
A.   Thesis and then the background on the topic.
B.   Gaining the reader's interest, background on the topic, and the thesis
C.   Background on the topic, then the thesis, and then introducing the prompt's reading
Question #2
What is a thesis statement?
A.   the claim or main idea of the whole essay
B.   the opposing view to your rebuttal
C.   the topic of the paragraph
Question #3
What is the opposing view?
A.   the opposing view to the rebuttal
B.   the alternative view to your thesis statement
C.   the main argument of the whole essay
Question #4
What is the rebuttal?
A.   the claim of main idea of the whole essay
B.   the refutation to the opposing view which strengthens the thesis
C.   the argument against the thesis statement
Question #5
Where in your essay should the opposing view and rebuttal go?
A.   It goes in the first body paragraph only
B.   It goes in the conclusion
C.   It goes in the introduction paragraph
D.   It is best in the paragraph before the conclusion
Question #6
What is a topic sentence?
A.   the hook of the whole essay
B.   sentence that introduces a body paragraph and relates back to the thesis
C.   the main claim or idea of the whole essay
Question #7
An example of using 3rd person point of view is:
A.   Jefferson's vision has not been achieved for Americans today.
B.   In my opinion, Jefferson's vision has not been achieved for Americans today.
C.   Jefferson's vision has not been achieved for us today.
D.   I think Jefferson's vision has not be achieved for us today.
Question #8
Body Paragraphs should not be too long. For example, a body paragraph should not be a page long.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #9
When ending an in-text citation, it could look like this: "..." (Jefferson 119).
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #10
The introduction paragraph can be 1 or 2 paragraphs.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #11
Your credibility as a writer sets the tone by using appropriate language. You never want to attack/insult your audience, and you should always provide the credentials of your sources to help your credibility and to show the credibility of your sources.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #12
Your audience for this paper includes:
A.   Tutors or peers in class
B.   Instructor
C.   Anyone outside of class knowledgable on the subject
D.   Instructor, anyone outside of class knowledgable on the subject, and tutors or peers in class
Question #13
A thesis statement can be 2-3 sentences long.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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