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1. A paragraph’s main idea is stated in the ________________________.
2. An essay’s main idea is stated in the _____________________.
3. After prewriting to determine your subject matter, you should then __________________ your topic so
your essay is focused.
4. Once you have a specific topic, you can revisit the _____________________ step of the writing process
so you can discover your topic sentence and/or thesis.
5. Examples of supporting details include: (Please list at least three. There are five possible answers).
6. Please list the three methods of organization for a paragraph:
a. _________________________
b. _________________________
c. _________________________
7. While you are drafting, you can create an _____________________ to make sure you have enough
support for each major supporting detail.
8. Everything in an essay must explain or support the _______________________________.
9. What are the three things your introductory paragraph should do?
a. _________________________
b. _________________________
c. _________________________
10. Your ___________________ gives the first impression of your writing.
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Chapter 2 Application Test: Drafting
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: _________________
Read the introductory paragraphs below and determine which method of introduction was used for each.
1. When I was ten, my favorite pastime was bike riding with my friend Liz. We would see how far into our
housing development we could ride before we found a street that was “new” to us. Once we got lost, and it
took us almost three hours to find our way back to a street we recognized, but we eventually made it.
Nowadays, ten-year-old girls get dropped off at the strip mall and call their parents for a ride home from
their own personal cell phones. Young girls today need less technology and more physical exercise for three
main reasons.
Which method of introduction is displayed in the introductory paragraph above? Please circle one.
a. General subject d. Question or questions
b. Background detail e. Surprising information
c. Anecdote f. Pertinent quotation
2. What makes a person a true friend? Is a true friend someone who parties with you? Does a true friend
always answer your phone calls? Perhaps a real friend is someone who always speaks his or her mind and
gives his or her honest opinion. Many authors have attempted to define a true friend. A true friend is defined
by three characteristics: loyalty, kindness, and willingness to listen.
Which method of introduction is displayed in the introductory paragraph above? Please circle one.
d. General subject d. Question or questions
e. Background detail e. Surprising information
f. Anecdote f. Pertinent quotation
3. When I wake up in the morning I let the shower run for about twenty minutes while I watch the news. Then
I drive my SUV to the office even though the bus offers door-to-door service. I always bring my lunch in a
plastic bag so I can throw it away when I’m done instead of lugging a lunch tote. When I come home, I
water my lawn every day because keeping it green is important and I don’t mind the water bill. Obviously,
my day as described is extremely wasteful, and I’m happy to say that isn’t how I really spend my days. In
fact, I believe living a green lifestyle is extremely important. Conserving resources can be a part of our daily
activities, and there are three easy ways to begin to “live green” that can be easily incorporated into one’s
daily routine.
Which method of introduction is displayed in the introductory paragraph above? Please circle one.
g. General subject d. Question or questions
h. Background detail e. Surprising information
i. Anecdote f. Pertinent quotation
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Chapter 2 Recall Quiz: Drafting
1. A paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence.
2. An essay’s main idea is stated in the thesis statement.
3. After prewriting to determine your subject matter, you should then narrow your topic so your essay is focused.
4. Once you have a specific topic, you can revisit the prewriting step of the writing process so you can discover your
topic sentence and/or thesis.
5. Examples of supporting details include: (Please list at least three. There are five possible answers).
examples, explanations, facts, reasons, steps in a process.
6. Please list the three methods of organization for a paragraph:
a. Time order (or “time”)
b. Spatial order (or “space”)
c. Emphatic order (or “importance”)
7. While you are drafting, you can create an outline to make sure you have enough support for each major supporting
detail.
8. Everything in an essay must explain or support the thesis statement.
9. What are the three things your introductory paragraph should do?
a. Reference the main points of the essay
b. Interest, or “hook,” the reader
c. Make your point of view clear
10. Your title gives the first impression of your writing.
Chapter 2 Application Test: Drafting
1. Anecdote
2. Question or questions
3. Surprising information
