Test #2

Question 1

What is a Summary?

Answer 1

Restating the essential meaning of a longer piece of writing, it should be no longer than 1/3 of the length of the original

Question 2

What is a Paraphrase?

Answer 2

A rewording of the meaning of a given passage, about the same length or longer.

Question 3

Define Argument:

Answer 3

Writing that tries to persuade the reader

Question 4

Define Logical Fallacies:

Answer 4

Writing that has a flaw or slip in the reasoning process.

Question 5

What are the 5 C’s of good writing?

Answer 5

1. Concise
2. Coherent
3. Clear
4. Correct
5. Consistant

Question 6

Define what being concise means when writing:

Answer 6

Saying what needs to be said in as few words as possible.

Question 7

What techniques can you use to develop an argument?

Answer 7

Anecdotes
Authorities
Senerios

Question 8

What are the 6 logical fallacies?

Answer 8

1. Post hoc reasoning
2. Oversimplification
3. Either-or reasoning
4. False Analogy
5. Begging the Question
6. Non Sequitir

Question 9

Look at the Singular and Plural chart of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person.

Answer 9

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