lesson 1

Question 1

a group of interrelated sentences

that talk about one main idea

Answer 1

paragraph

Question 2

group of paragraphs that talk about one central idea.

Answer 2

essay

Question 3

the central idea of the paragraph of the paragraph; it can be a stand or a comment, an objective statement, or a question.

Answer 3

topic sentence (italicized)

Question 4

concludes the details that have been presented.

Answer 4

closing sentence (underlined)

Question 5

sentences that clarify and prove the main idea.

Answer 5

supporting details (normal)

Question 6

transitional devices, pronouns, or repetition of ideas used in order for all of the sentences to be linked properly.

Answer 6

cohesive device (boldface)

Question 7

is the first statement in the essay which aims to hook the readers.

Answer 7

lead or attention getter

Question 8

or the sentence which links the lead to the thesis statement. provides a background on the
to topic

Answer 8

transitional statement

Question 9

which states the main idea or argument of the essay.

Answer 9

thesis statement

Question 10

a paragraph that does not directly provide support to a thesis statement is included in an
essay.

Answer 10

transitional paragraph

Question 11

The meat of the essay. It discusses the thesis statement in detail through its paragraphs.

Answer 11

body

Question 12

It begins with the restatement of the thesis statement using a different structure
and wording to uphold the language style.

Answer 12

Conclusion

Question 13

achieved when a composition contains one focused idea. In a unified text, all the supporting ideas
are relevant to the main thought. Without this, the text will be confusing.

Answer 13

Unity

Question 14

are achieved when ideas are logically, clearly and smoothly linked to one another

Answer 14

coherence and cohesion

Question 15

occurs when ideas are connected at the conceptual or idea level. It can
be seen through well-defended arguments and organized points.

Answer 15

coherence

Question 16

the connection of ideas at the sentence level.

Answer 16

cohesion

Question 17

achieved when ideas are logically and accurately arranged.

Answer 17

organization

Question 18

of the clearest indicators of a well-written text. It enables the writer to
effectively communicate ideas without confusing the reader.

Answer 18

Language use

Question 19

The technical aspect of writing,

Answer 19

Mechanics

Question 20

can either be a paragraph or an essay

Answer 20

composition