CH 1, 2, 4,5, and 9

Question 1

supporting points

Answer 1

Details, facts, and explanations that clarify the main point

Question 2

Thesis

Answer 2

the idea writer is trying to prove

Question 3

visual learner

Answer 3

Someone who learns best by visual format

Question 4

verbal learner

Answer 4

Someone who learns best by reading and or writing

Question 5

auditory learner

Answer 5

Someone who learns best by listening

Question 6

kinesthetic learner

Answer 6

Someone who learns best through hands-on activities

Question 7

purpose

Answer 7

the reason the writer composes through the paragraph

Question 8

tone

Answer 8

the attitude the writer conveys about the paragraph subject

Question 9

audience

Answer 9

the group to whom the writer intends to address

Question 10

summary

Answer 10

condenses a long piece of writing into a smaller paragraph

Question 10

synthesis

Answer 10

main points of writing that link them together

Question 11

analysis

Answer 11

separates the points in a piece of writing

Question 12

evaluation

Answer 12

communicates a writer’s opinion

Question 13

content

Answer 13

written substance in a document

Question 14

topic sentence

Answer 14

the main idea of the paragraph

Question 15

body

Answer 15

composed of the supporting sentences

Question 16

conclusion

Answer 16

a final sentence that summarizes the main point

Question 17

transition

Answer 17

words and phrases that show how the ideas in the sentences are related

Question 18

brainstorming

Answer 18

similar to list-making

Question 19

chronological order

Answer 19

according to time

Question 20

spatial order

Answer 20

physical characteristics and appearances

Question 21

order of importance

Answer 21

arranges ideas according to their significance

Question 22

formal outline

Answer 22

detailed guide that shows how supporting ideas are related to one other

Question 23

drafting

Answer 23

a complete version of a piece of writing

Question 24

coherence

Answer 24

ideas that flow smoothly

Question 25

primary support

Answer 25

main points to use to support your thesis

Question 26

facts

Answer 26

evidence that cannot be disputed

Question 27

judgments

Answer 27

conclusions drawn from the given facts

Question 28

testimony

Answer 28

consists of direct quotations

Question 29

personal observation

Answer 29

reflects what you know to be true because you have experienced and have formed other opinions

Question 30

4 types of evidence

Answer 30

facts, judgments, testimony, and personal observation

Question 31

paraphrase

Answer 31

restate ideas from sources using your own words

Question 32

what to avoid when writing your conclusion

Answer 32

introducing new material, contradicting your thesis, changing your thesis, and using apologies or disclaimers

Question 33

sentence variety

Answer 33

use of sentence patterns, rhythms, and lengths to reduce repetition in a text

Question 34

inverted sentence

Answer 34

inverts traditional subject verb object so that the verb follows the subject

Question 35

dangling modifier

Answer 35

a modifier that does not logically connect to the rest of the sentence

Question 36

parallelism

Answer 36

using the same grammatical structure to express equal ideas in a sentence

Question 37

what does FANBOY stand for?

Answer 37

For And Nor But Or Yet So

Question 38

Fragment

Answer 38

Incomplete sentence that results when a subject or verb is missing

Question 39

Fussed sentence

Answer 39

Run on sentence created by two complete sentences

Question 40

Example of run on sentence (fussed)

Answer 40

The accident closed both lanes of traffic we waited an hour for the wreckage to be cleared.

Question 41

Comma splice

Answer 41

A run on sentence created by two complete sentences separated by a single comma

Question 42

Primary source

Answer 42

Provide RAW information or data

Question 43

Secondary Source

Answer 43

Research source that provide information.

Question 44

Plagiarism

Answer 44

Using someone else’s words or idea without acknowledgement