Unit Pre-Test

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Circle the best answer.
 

1. If a writer was interested in getting others to vote for a particular candidate, the most effective style of writing for the purpose would be

a. creative writing.

b. persuasive writing.

c. expository writing.

d. journal/diary writing.

e. narrative writing.
 

2. Which of the following statements is most true about the difference between journal writing and diary writing?

a. A journal includes personal reflections on the meaning and significance of an event, while a diary typically does not.

b. A diary records events usually by dates, while a journal typically does not.

c. A journal is typically written as if it will be shared with an audience--real or imaginary--while a diary is typically written just for the writer.

d. A diary typically addresses the questions of “why or why not” while a journal typically addresses the “who, what, when, and where” questions.

e. People are more apt to keep a journal than a diary.
 

3. In persuasive writing one should avoid

a. considering the audience.

b. mentioning the opposing point of view.

c. concluding the writing forcefully.

d. using different appeals of logic and emotion.

e. documenting a lot of facts and figures in support of one’s position.
  

4. In writing conclusions to a persuasive narrative, the author should make sure that the conclusion

a. repeats the facts and figures included earlier in the body of the narrative. 

b. is not too powerful that some readers might be overwhelmed.

c. builds to a crescendo.

d. leaves the reader with options

e. avoids sharing his/her own biases.
 

5. To create a persuasive narrative one does not need to be too concerned about

a. the organization and development of one’s thoughts and ideas.

b. spelling and grammar.

c. explaining key ideas in detail.

d. the conclusion.

e. whether or not everyone will agree with him/her.
 

6. The main purpose of a peer review is to

a. give everyone a chance to hear other’s writing.

b. give the author an opportunity to have an audience.

c. give the author feedback intended to improve his/her writing.

d. give ideas to other authors to help them improve their writing.

e. give authors an opportunity to explain their writing.
 

7. Which of the following would be the least likely example of persuasion?

a. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream Speech”

b. Political flyers and candidate position papers

c. Job, college, and or loan applications

d. Police and fire reports

e. Petitions and lobbying for community improvements
 

8. In journal and diary writing it is important that the author

a. provides as much detail as possible.

b. avoids sharing  personal feelings.

c. keeps it short and to the point.

d. is aware that someone else might read what he/she wrote.

e. uses authentic voice.
 

9. A newspaper article should not include:

a. the writer’s personal opinion.

b. direct quotes from those being interviewed.

c. just the facts of the story.

d. a headline that summarizes the story.

e. a lead sentence or paragraph that “grabs” the reader’s attention.