If your essay's purpose is to explain how to perform a specific task, the method of
development you should use is
a. definition.
b. process.
c. comparison and contrast.
d. cause and effect.
b
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Circle the item that best answers each question
The suffix of the word unjustly is a. un b. just c. -ly d. the Latin word justus
Like comparison/contrast paragraphs, comparison/contrast essays ______.
a. make clear what they are comparing and contrasting b. focus on similarities, differences, or both c. follow either point-by-point or whole-by-whole organization d. All of these options.
Read each situation below and complete the items that follow by writing E next to each activity that is effective and N next to each activity that is NOT effective.
In Natalie’s political policy class, a guest speaker has been invited to give a lecture on capital punishment. The guest speaker is an advocate of the death penalty, which Natalie strongly opposes. However, Natalie has read the articles that were assigned and taken notes, which include her evaluation of the arguments presented in the assigned readings. 1. Despite disagreeing with the speaker, Natalie listens and takes notes, creating an outline of the points he is making. 2. During the presentation, one of Natalie’s classmates begins making comments to other students about the speaker’s viewpoint. 3. When the speaker is finished and asks for questions or comments, Natalie decides to wait and see if someone else will ask what she is thinking. 4. Natalie conquers her fear, refers to her notes, and organizes her thoughts before making her comment clearly and concisely.