English 135, Week 2

10 Questions | By Annagrig13 | Updated: May 24, 2023 | Attempts: 55

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1.

Which one of the following questions is NOT an appropriate study strategy for success in this course.
- A.
  
  Complete all of the readings relevant to writing assignments
- B.
  
  When in class, stay focused and avoid distractions like texting or facebook
- C.
  
  Ask for help from the teacher or your friends if you are not sure about something
- D.
  
  Always get started on the assignments the night before they are due
2.

When you research and use outside sources in your written assignments, if you change the words of the original source, you do not have to use in-text citations to cite the source.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

When should you read directions and grading rubrics for all assignments?
- A.
  
  Never
- B.
  
  Before getting started on the assignment
- C.
  
  After getting started on the assignment
- D.
  
  Both before and after completing an assignment
4.

Why should you download VitalSource to your home computer?
- A.
  
  It allows you to highlight
- B.
  
  It allows you to take notes
- C.
  
  It allows you to scroll up and down easily between chapters and pages
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

Put the steps of the writing process below in the correct order. For the system to recognize your answer, use only the letter before the step. Your final answer should look something like this: FBCDAB A. Choose an appropriate style; B. Revise and edit your work; C. Invent your ideas; D. Organize and draft your paper; E. Analyze the rhetorical situation; F. Design your document
6.

Why should you create a concept map before you begin writing?
- A.
  
  Because it will help you generate ideas
- B.
  
  Because it will help you explore the boundaries and scope of your topic
- C.
  
  It will help you write down everything you already know about the topic
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

What is the "angle" of your writing topic?
- A.
  
  Your opinion on the topic
- B.
  
  What you say in the thesis statement about the topic
- C.
  
  The way you focus on the topic
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

Why is understanding of genre important in writing?
- A.
  
  Because different genres appeal to different types of readers
- B.
  
  Because technology has given rise to new and different types of writing and communication
- C.
  
  Because understanding of your audience and expectations can give you the power to compose effective messages
- D.
  
  All of the above
9.

Choose the 5 elements of a rhetorical situation
- A.
  
  Topic
- B.
  
  Angle
- C.
  
  Readers/audience
- D.
  
  Purpose
- E.
  
  Context
- F.
  
  Genre
- G.
  
  Writer
10.

What are the three main purposes of writing?
- A.
  
  Inform
- B.
  
  Define
- C.
  
  Classify
- D.
  
  Persuade
- E.
  
  Entertain