Composition exam

What are the two main components of a topic sentence?

A subject or topic and a controlling idea.

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

To identify the main idea and point of the paragraph.

What do supporting sentences do in relation to the topic sentence?

They support or explain the idea expressed in the topic sentence.

What are the five goals of supporting sentences?

To explain, describe, give facts, exemplify, and define.

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

To conclude or wrap up a paragraph.

What are four important purposes of a concluding sentence?

To restate the main idea, offer a suggestion, give an opinion, or make a prediction.

How does purpose and audience affect writing?

Purpose is the reason for writing; understanding these affects writing decisions significantly.

What is the difference between primary and secondary audiences?

Primary audience is the planned reader, while secondary audience hears the information from the primary.

What are some components that convey tone in writing?

Diction, viewpoint, syntax, and level of formality.

What are some examples of tone in writing?

Joyful, serious, humorous, sad, formal, informal, optimistic, pessimistic.

What is the difference between tone and mood in writing?

Tone is the author's attitude towards the topic, while mood is the feelings the reader gets.

What does 'technique' refer to in writing?

The manner in which the author writes.

What are the primary purposes of writing?

To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.