Communication and Presentation Skills: Quiz 1-G

Applied Linguistics April 02, 2023

 Quiz 1-G


Process of writing, Principles of writing, Persuasive writing 

  1. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the writing process? a. Prewriting b. Editing c. Publishing d. Speaking

  2. Which principle of writing emphasizes the importance of keeping sentences and paragraphs concise and to the point? a. Clarity b. Unity c. Coherence d. Economy

  3. Which of the following is an example of a persuasive writing technique? a. Using vivid imagery b. Including statistical data c. Addressing counterarguments d. All of the above

  4. Which of the following is NOT a prewriting technique? a. Brainstorming b. Outlining c. Proofreading d. Freewriting

  5. Which principle of writing emphasizes the need for logical progression and clear connections between ideas? a. Coherence b. Unity c. Clarity d. Economy

  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

  11. Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy that should be avoided in persuasive writing? a. Ad hominem b. Appeals to authority c. Straw man d. All of the above

  12. Which of the following is NOT a component of a strong thesis statement? a. A clear position b. Evidence to support the position c. A list of topics to cover d. Specific language

  13. Which principle of writing emphasizes the need for the writer to be clear and understandable to the reader? a. Clarity b. Unity c. Coherence d. Economy

  14. Which of the following is a persuasive writing technique that appeals to the reader's emotions? a. Logical appeal b. Ethical appeal c. Emotional appeal d. None of the above

  15. Which of the following is a common error in persuasive writing? a. Addressing counterarguments b. Being biased c. Using strong evidence d. Using rhetorical questions







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