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Writing Workshop: Who are the Most Influential People in History? — Quiz Answers

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To write an informative essay with clear style, the writer needs to use appropriate language for the audience and should

A
organize sentences into separate categories.
B
create an informal, emotional tone.
C
describe complex topics in a straightforward way.
D
include details that are unrelated to the main ideas.
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To do a works cited list properly, it should

A
include the URL of any websites used in research.
B
include all of the sources used in the essay.
C
never include an item if it has an unknown source.
D
include the titles of the sources in alphabetical order.
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In the body of an essay, the best way to create an effective transition from one paragraph to another is to

A
use the words “In addition to this, there is even more” after the first paragraph.
B
show how new topics relate to topics previously covered.
C
use the words “next” or “also” at the beginning of the second paragraph.
D
show how all topics in the essay relate to each other.
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Which is the correct way to cite a book?

A
Author First, Last. Title . City: Publisher, year. Print.
B
Author Last, First. “Title”. City, Publisher, year. Print.
C
Author Last, First. Title . City: Publisher, year. Print.
D
Title . Author Last, First. City: Publisher, year. Print.
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Which is the best reason for writers to avoid the use of emotional language in informational essays?

A
The language is inappropriate.
B
The language is authoritative.
C
The language is formal.
D
The language is overly complex.
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Which is a correct statement about the drafting process?

A
Only three sections are created when drafting an essay.
B
The only purpose of the introduction is to present the ideas to be discussed.
C
Sources are cited only within the body paragraphs.
D
Opinions and evidence are only included in the body paragraphs.
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Read the sentence. Mohandas Gandhi’s use of nonviolent protest reshaped southeast Asia. Which will offer the most relevant support for this sentence?

A
the effects of his protests
B
the name of the leader of the British government
C
the names of the people who protested with him
D
the dates of the protests he led
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An informational essay written in a formal tone for a school assignment would mean that the use of

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contractions would be okay because it is for school.
B
slang is okay since students will understand it.
C
emotional language would be appropriate.
D
appropriate language is an important consideration.
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Which is most important to keep in mind when revising an informative essay?

A
the grammar, punctuation, and spelling
B
the accuracy of parenthetical citations
C
the accuracy of the factual support
D
the clarity and quality of the arguments

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