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ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 9 Quiz 9.1

Question 1Which of the following is an example of an illustrative and descriptive statement?

a. The low growling sound echoed throughout the abandoned warehouse.

b. Abandoned warehouses are frightening places.

c. Since abandoned warehouses are so dangerous, do not visit one.

d. The first step in entering an abandoned warehouse is to check for any creatures that may be hiding.

Question 2Which of the following offers an illustrative statement that details a cause and effect?

a. When the rain falls down so fast it feels like hail and sounds like a waterfall, the soft flower beds simply melt away under its force.

b. The flowers are so delicate and thin that the sun shines through their quite easily.

c. The daisies look as though they’ve been electrically shocked compared the planned and delicate weaving of rose petals.

d. The flowers smelled of springtime.

Question 3Which of the following is an example of an illustrative thesis statement that would be considered a literary criticism?

a. Ursula K. LeGuin’s Left Hand of Darkness is often criticized as not being feminist enough because of the use of the “he” for genderless beings, the use of existing masculine political structures of capitalism and communism, and the fact most of the story is told from the male protagonist’s point of view.

b. If you’re looking for a good book to read, look no further than Ursula K. LeGuin’s Left Hand of Darkness!

c. Ursula K. LeGuin’s Left Hand of Darkness appeals to a wide variety of readers.

d. While it is rightly criticized, Ursula K. LeGuin’s Left Hand of Darkness offers its readers something that other stories do not.

Question 4Which of the following illustrations illustrates a process?

a. The cookies are crisp around the edges, just enough  to hold their shape, but if you poke one with your finger, the whole center should collapse in a mess of melted chocolate.

b. Most recipes will have you mix with a spoon, but if you really want that flour to disappear into the golden brown dough, you need to grasp it with both hands and squeeze the play-dough like mush between your fingers, folding and pressing until it firms.

c. First, put the ingredients in the bowl. Then, mix.

d. Add the flour, sugar, and eggs. Mix gently until well blended.

Question 5Which of the following is an example of an illustrative statement that describes a step in a process?

a. When serving in racquetball, stand at a ninety-degree angle to the wall so that your left hip (if you are right handed) or your right hip (if you are left handed) is pointed directly to the wall.

b. While racquetball is similar to tennis in that players use a racquet and a ball, the two sports require players to use different strokes.

c. Racquetball is an exciting, fast-paced game that requires great athleticism and intelligence to outsmart your opponent.

d. To successfully outsmart your opponent in racquetball, there are several steps to follow.

Question 6Part of your Introduction’s job is to hook the reader, which makes Illustration a handy tool to use in the introduction.

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Question 7If you used illustration in your introduction and thesis, then you shouldn’t use it anywhere else in the essay.

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Question 8Illustrative techniques can only be used in literary critiques, descriptive writing, and definition essays.

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False

Question 9While you are drafting your essay, you should limit your illustrations because you don’t want your audience to get bored reading through countless examples!

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Question 10Detailed illustrations should be included in your outline, as it helps you write the first draft of your essay more easily.

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