Communication and Presentation Skills: Quiz 1-H

 Quiz 

Select the correct option: 

1. What is the first step in the writing process? A) Editing B) Brainstorming C) Publishing D) Proofreading

2. What is the principle of good writing? A) Using complex words and sentence structures B) Being vague and unclear C) Being concise and precise D) Using jargon and technical terms

3. What is persuasive writing? A) Writing that tries to inform the reader B) Writing that uses emotional appeals to manipulate the reader C) Writing that tries to convince the reader to take a particular action or believe a certain idea D) Writing that is meant to be entertaining

4. Which of the following is an example of persuasive writing? A) A research paper on the history of the Civil War B) A novel about a detective solving a crime C) A political speech advocating for a new policy D) A journal entry about a personal experience

5. What is the purpose of the conclusion in a persuasive essay? A) To provide new information B) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis C) To introduce a new topic D) To provide evidence that supports the argument

6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective persuasive writing? a. Appealing to emotions b. Being biased c. Providing evidence d. Addressing counterarguments

7. Which of the following is a common mistake in writing? a. Using passive voice b. Varying sentence length c. Using sensory language d. Including irrelevant details

8. Which principle of writing emphasizes the need for all sentences and paragraphs to relate to the main idea or thesis statement? a. Unity b. Coherence c. Clarity d. Economy

9. Which of the following is a persuasive writing technique used to build credibility? a. Emotional appeal b. Logical appeal c. Ethical appeal d. None of the above

10. Which stage of the writing process involves revising and improving the content of the draft? a. Prewriting b. Editing c. Publishing d. Brainstorming

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