Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

English Highschool > Writing Process, Paragraphs and Compositions Exam > Flashcards

Writing Process, Paragraphs and Compositions Exam Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
Q

Writing Process

A

is a series of actions taken by writers to move from an idea to a finished product.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Steps of the writing process

A

-prewriting
-drafting
-revising
-editing
-publish

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

prompt

A

set of instructions that tells you the information your essay should contain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Its important to read the prompt in its entirety and

A

answer all parts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The prompt can be made up of 1 to 3
sentences (sometimes can be
longer) giving

A

some background
on the topic, followed by a
question.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The reason behind a college level essay prompt is

A

to test the student’s writing, reasoning, and critical thinking skills

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

The writing process is a cyclical process in which the writer

A

goes back and forth between stages until a product is completed.
It has a beginning and an end but the writer goes back and forth between the steps as he or she writes.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

prewriting

A

-select a topic or develop a given topic
-Generate ideas
-Gather and organize details

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Prewriting: Generate ideas

A

determine the topic and position or point of view for your target

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Prewriting: Gather and organize details

A

-Decide which details fit your topic
-Organize your details into a writing plan using an outline, a chart, or some other method

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Drafting/Writing

A

-Develop first draft
-Organize ideas into sentences and paragraphs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

-When writing the first drafts, concentrate on

A

getting your ideas on a paper. Dont try to produce a perfect piece of writing
make sure it has a beginning, middle and end

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Revising

A

-process of rereading a text and making changes in content, organization, sentence structures, and word choice to improve writing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Revising: ARMS treatment

A

Add
Remove
Move
Substitute text

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

steps of revising

A

Set aside your first draft so you can come back with a new perspective.
Ask another person for criticism.
Read your first draft slowly.
Make as many changes as necessary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Editing

A

process in which a writer/editor strives to improve a draft by correcting errors and making words/sentences clearer/more precise/effective.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

editing involves…

A

-adding, deleting and rearranging words to cut the clutter and streamline overall structure.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

In editing you would…

A

Check for grammatical errors or conventions.
Have another person check your writing.
Prepare a neat final copy.
Proofread the final copy before publishing it

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Publishing

A

process of submitting your content or document either physically or online

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

paragraph

A

made up of sentences grouped together for a reason: usually to present and support a main idea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

composition

A

made up of a group of paragraphs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Each paragraph in a composition expresses a main idea of its own, but the paragraphs also work together to

A

develop and support a thesis that makes a composition work as a whole

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

parts of a paragraph

A

topic sentence
supporting sentences
clincher sentences

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

main idea

A

provides the central focus of the paragraph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

topic sentence

A

-directly states the paragraph’s main idea,
-introduces main point of the paragraph
-written in complete sentence.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

supporting sentences

A

support the main idea of the paragraph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

supporting sentences uses the following kinds of details

A

-sensory details
-facts
-statistics
-examples

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

sensory details

A

information collected using the five senses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

facts

A

information that can be proven

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

statistics

A

based on numbers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

examples

A

specific instances or illustrations of a general idea

32
Q

clincher sentences

A

-concluding sentence that reinforces the key message.
-It emphasizes/summarizes the main idea
-often includes transitional phrases.

33
Q

qualities of paragraphs

A

-unity
-coherence
-elaboration

34
Q

In a paragraph, unrelated ideas..

A

spoil unity and distract the reader from the main idea.

35
Q

unity

A

the quality achieved when all of the sentences in a paragraph work together as a unit to express or support one idea.

36
Q

coherence

A

achieved when all the details and ideas in a paragraph are logically arranged and clearly connected

37
Q

Use the following orders to build coherence:

A

a. Chronological
b. Spatial
c. Logical
d. Order of importance

You can also utilize direct references or transitional expressions

38
Q

Chronological

A

-to tell a story or explain a process
-presents actions and events according to the order in which they occur

39
Q

Spatial

A

-describes a place/object
-arranges details or ideas according to their location in space

40
Q

Logical

A

-explains or classifies (defines, divides a subject into parts, compares and contrast)
-groups related details or ideas together to show their relationship

41
Q

Order of importance

A

– to inform or persuade
- arranges from most important to least important or vice versa

42
Q

direct references

A

noun or pronoun that refers to a noun that was used earlier

43
Q

Transitional Expressions

A

words that connect sentences

44
Q

elaboration

A

process of presenting and developing a paragraph’s idea

45
Q

Unity is present in a paragraph when at least one of the following is true

A
  • All sentences in a paragraph relate to the main idea in the topic sentence.
  • All sentences relate to an implied main idea with no stated topic sentence.
  • All sentences relate to a sequence of events (work together to narrate the event)
46
Q

A paragraph lacks elaboration when

A

it does not contain enough supporting sentences, or when its supporting sentences do not sufficiently develop a paragraph’s main idea.

47
Q

A lack of elaboration can

A

confuse readers and cause them to doubt whether the writer understands what he or she is trying to say

48
Q

Most interesting introductions contain

A

a hook or a sentence that catches the readers attention

49
Q

A hook can be

A

a question that appeals to your readers emotions, an example, or an anecdote, among other techniques

50
Q

How to become a good writer:

A
  • Make reading an important part of your life.
  • Make writing an important part of your life.
  • Explore meaningful topics.
  • Set high standards.
  • Try different forms.
  • Become a student of writing.
51
Q

compositions consist of

A

paragraphs that individually elaborate on specific points of a complex main idea (which is the focus of the composition)

52
Q

Compositions may have 3 parts

A

Introduction
Body
Conclusion

53
Q

Paragraphs and compositions require unity, coherence and elaboration to

A

support their main ideas.

54
Q

To have a good introduction, it must:

A
  1. Catch the reader’s interest
  2. Set the tone of the composition
  3. Present the thesis statement
55
Q

Techniques for writing introductions

A
  1. Begin with a question
  2. Begin with an anecdote or example
  3. State a startling fact/unusual opinion
  4. Begin with background information
  5. Set the scene
  6. Begin with a statement of your thesis
56
Q

A thesis statement is

A

a sentence in your introduction that announces your topic and what you want to say about it. Your composition will support your ideas from this statement.

57
Q

Thesis

A

controlling idea in a work.

58
Q

The thesis should be framed in relation to

A

your topic, it’s your opinion/argument on the topic.

59
Q

The topic asks a question, the thesis

A

answers the question with the writer’s opinion based on his/her research.

60
Q

The essay is organized to

A

explore the question and support your answer/opinion.

61
Q

Body paragraphs are

A

the core paragraphs of your composition. They support/prove the thesis’ main idea by developing it with supporting details.

62
Q

Every body paragraph should

A

relate directly to the thesis statement and should connect smoothly with eachother.

63
Q

Body paragraphs state

A

the main points and provides support for the main points

64
Q

Strong conclusions give the reader a sense that

A

all of your ideas have been properly tied together and explained thoroughly.

65
Q

Weak conclusions will leave the reader feeling

A

puzzled.

66
Q

The conclusion

A

-reinforces the main idea stated in the thesis statement.

-ties together the main points of the body, leaving the reader with a sense that the composition has been “wrapped up”

67
Q

Techniques for an effective conclusion

A
  1. Restate the main idea
  2. Refer to the introduction
  3. End with a thoughtful comment, personal reaction or a look in the future.
  4. Use a quotation
  5. End with a call to action
  6. Summarize the main points in the body
68
Q

provides the central focus of the paragraph (topic of the paragraph)

A

main idea

69
Q

the first sentence in the body paragraphs. Says what the paragraph will be about.

A

topic sentence

70
Q

provide supporting details.

A

supporting sentence

71
Q

summarizes or closes the paragraphs’s idea.

A

Closing/concluding sentence

72
Q

usually the last sentence of the introduction.

A

thesis statement

73
Q

first sentence of the introduction.

A

hook

74
Q

Begin with a topic sentence.

A

body paragraph

75
Q

The wrap up of your composition

A

conclusion

76
Q

clincher sentences are commonly used with

A

longer, complicated paragraphs to reinforce ideas.

English Highschool (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions