ENG 115UNIT 1 - CHALLENGE 1 for SUMMER 2020. Introduction to English Comp With Answers. 100%.

ENG 115UNIT 1 - CHALLENGE 1

Introduction to English Comp

With Answers

1 — English Composition

Recognize the major goals of an English Composition course.

According to the instruction, one goal of an English Composition course is to __________.

·         a.) practice public speaking

·         b.) become an active and critical reader

·         c.) study the history of language and communication

·         d.) analyze major authors' biographies and works

2 — The Writing Process

Identify and define the stages of the writing process.

Max is a food critic who has just dined at Sam's Steak House. Once home, Max rereads the notes that he had taken during the dinner service and begins to consider how he will organize the review.

Max is at which stage of the writing process?

·         a.) Prewriting

·         b.) Proofreading

·         c.) Revising

·         d.) Editing

3 — Modes

Given a paragraph or its purpose, identify the mode in which it is written.

While waiting to get a flu shot at the pharmacy, Nancy reads a brochure that explains what the flu vaccine is made of, how it works, and its possible side effects.

Given its purpose, choose the mode in which the brochure is written.

·         a.) Descriptive

·         b) Narrative

·         c.) Argumentative

·         d.) Informative

4 — Purpose and Audience

Recognize the role of purpose and audience in the context of composition.

Select the true statement about purpose in writing.

·         a.) Purpose is the level of formality in which a text is written.

·         b.) Purpose is what the writer hopes to achieve with a specific piece of writing.

·         c.) Purpose is the style in which a specific piece of writing is composed.

·         d.) Purpose is the topic or main idea of a piece of writing.

5 — Language Choices

Recognize how purpose and audience impact language choices in composition.

Carla is writing an informative essay for her English class and wants to maintain an objective voice as she presents the information.

Considering her audience and purpose, Carla should use which type of language in her essay?

·         a.) Informal

·         b.) Persuasive

·         c.) Formal

·         d.) Personal

6 — Tone

Given a sentence or paragraph, identify the tone in which it is written.

My mom's chicken 'n dumplings recipe will not only heal your ailments; it will also solve all your problems and chase away a rainy day!

What is the tone of this sentence?

·         a.) Informal and annoyed

·         b.) Formal and hopeful

·         c.) Informal and enthusiastic

·         d.) Formal and sarcastic

7 — Identifying Purpose and Audience

Given a paragraph, identify the purpose and audience for which it was written.

In my ten years as president of MAC Enterprises, I have never met someone with as much integrity and dedication to her job as Marian. I confidently recommend her as a candidate for the management position at your company. While I fully support her decision to move on professionally, we would certainly feel her loss here at MAC.

What is the most likely audience for and purpose of this statement?

·         a.) Audience: the HR manager at a new company 
Purpose: to recommend an employee's hire

·         b.) Audience: the president of a rival company 
Purpose: to share a story about a stellar employee

·         c.) Audience: Marian's supervisor at MAC Enterprises 
Purpose: to recommend Marian for a promotion within the company

·         d.) Audience: Marian's co-workers at MAC Enterprises 
Purpose: to inform them of Marion's departure from the company