11. Melanie writes the following thesis statement: For some, literature is not just something to
read; rather, it is a passion.
a. by synonym
b. by category and negation
c. by category
d. by negation
e. by negation and synonym
12. A definition essay is more interesting if an attitude or point of view is expressed in it.
13. Which of the following thesis statements for an essay defining the term old is the strongest?
a. Old is the opposite of young.
b. An old person is not young any longer.
c. Many people fear growing old and losing their youth.
d. An old person is ancient.
e. An old person has lost his or her youth and often has wrinkles.
14. Which of the following is not a step you should use to develop supporting ideas for a
definition essay?
a. Use prewriting strategies to generate ideas.
b. Revise your thesis statement.
c. Choose the best ideas generated during prewriting.
d. Organize your ideas.
e. Chose the best organizational method for your essay.
15. The essay plan for a definition essay should include a complete definition of the term and
provide adequate examples to support the central definition.
16. Which of the following is not a transitional word or phrase that can help you show level of importance in your definition essay?
a. clearly
b. first
c. undoubtedly
d. most of all
e. however
17. Which of the transitional words or phrases below best completes the following sentence?
______ of good health is blood pressure; _______ is cholesterol level.
a. One quality…another quality
b. Most important…most of all
c. First…second
d. Undoubtedly…Most of all
e. First…next
18. Which of the transitional words or phrases listed below best completes the following sentence? Weight is generally the _____ indicator of health which people notice.
a. first
b. clearly
c. undoubtedly
d. another quality
e. most of all
19. When you finish writing your definition essay, revise and edit to ensure your definition is as clear as possible to your readers.
20. When revising and editing your definition essay, you may have to adjust your definition and supporting ideas to suit your readers’ knowledge.
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