Question 1.

1. Which of the following should NOT be included in the conclusion paragraph of a persuasive essay?
New claims that were not proven in the body of your paper.

A restatement of the significance of your topic

A review of your thesis statement in light of the evidence you have presented

A clincher

Question 2.

2. The introduction to a persuasive essay should include all of the following EXCEPT:
a logical fallacy

a clear and concise thesis sentence.

background information on the topic of the paper.

an arresting opener.

Question 3.
3. Appalachian English and Creole are examples of:
nonstandard dialect

slang

colloquialism

jargon

Question 4.
4. The following sentence is an example of which logical fallacy?
As you can see, Detergent X removes more stains than the leading detergent; therefore, you should purchase Detergent X.
bandwagon appeal

either/or fallacy

ad hominem

slippery slope

Question 5.
5. Which of the following sentences contains a tense shift?
We were walking on the beach last summer when a girl approaches us and asks whether we want our hair braided.

The presidential campaign process lasts so long that the early polls are insignificant.

Our hosts have been extremely accommodating, and we will be sure to thank them.

One of the hardest things about having a broken leg is having to be completely dependent on others.

Question 6.
6. The following sentence is an example of which logical fallacy?
A recent poll indicated that 74% of parents now agree that spanking is morally wrong, so we should make spanking illegal.
bandwagon appeal

ad hominem

slippery slope

circular reasoning

Question 7.
7. Which of the following sentences has a problem with redundancy, and needs to be more concise?
The reason I consider myself an expert on Dr. Ben Carson is because I read a biography of his life.

The Channel Tunnel bores through twenty-three miles of solid chalk.

The north shore of the island has a beach with white sand, gentle waves, and palm trees.

My classmate interrupts the teacher by always showing up late.

Question 8.
8. The body of a persuasive essay should include all of the following EXCEPT:
Advantages, objections, and refutations

An explanation of how or why each piece of evidence supports your topic sentence

A thoughtful arrangement of paragraphs considering the strength of the evidence in each paragraph

Background information for your thesis.

Question 9.
9. Which sentences in a paragraph have the best chance to have an impact on the reader?
the first two

the last two

the first one and the last one

It makes no difference where sentences are placed in the paragraph.

Question 10.
10. Which of the following are examples of indirect and pretentious writing that should be avoided?
Slang, colloquial, and informal language

Euphemisms, double talk, and ornate words

Synonyms and denotations

Homonyms and idioms