1. An effective introduction includes (choose all that apply): *
3 points
An effective attention-getter that hooks the reader
Background information that tells the reader everything about the topic of the essay
Background information that gives the outline of the essay
A thesis statement that occurs at the end of the introductory paragraph and states the main points of the essay
A thesis statement that occurs at the beginning of the introductory paragraph
2. When should you read and deconstruct a writing prompt? *
1 point
Read and deconstruct the prompt BEFORE reading the passage
Read and deconstruct the prompt AFTER reading the passage
3. What is a thesis statement? *
1 point
A statement somebody says
A story about your own personal experiences
A statement summarizing the position on the topic of your paper
4. Which of the following statements below is the MOST EFFECTIVE thesis statement? *
1 point
The American Dream is not attainable today
Reading literature is benefictial because it builds empathy, increases intelligence, and strengthens writing skills
In The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan writes about generational and cultural conflicts.
5. Which of the options below belong in a body paragraph? (Check all that apply) *
4 points
topic sentence/claim
a hook or attention-getter
concrete details/text evidence
a final statement leaving the reader for further reflection
commentary/analysis
concluding sentence
thesis statement
6. It is okay to plop a quote in your essay without introducing it with some sort of signal phrase *
1 point
True
False
7. When writing your conclusion you should avoid writing "in conclusion" at the beginning of your paragraph. *
1 point
True
False
8. Which answer choice integrates text evidence MOST effectively? *
1 point
Describing the 18th century, Charles Dickens observes, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
Charles Dickens begins his novel with an observation. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
9. The FIRST sentence in your concluding paragraph should: *
1 point
Reflect: Leave the reader with an interesting comment for further reflection
Recap: Summarize your body paragraphs and recap the key evidence that supports your claim
Restate: Tie everything back to your central claim by restating your thesis
10. A TDA Essay is: (check all that apply): *
3 points
A combination of evdience and your in-depth analysis in response to the original TDA question
A formal writing piece that demonstrates your understanding of a text
A summary of the text
A multi-paragraph writing piece that demonstrates your ability to support well-developed claims with evidence from the text
11. A TDA essay is NOT: (Check all that apply) *
2 points
A summary of the events of a text
A chance for you to give your opinion on how much you liked or disliked the passage