1. To narrow a general topic you've selected, which pair of techniques is most likely to be effective

A. Free writing and questioning

B. Using a branching diagram and consulting your journal

C. Questioning and choosing an issue that interests you

D. Branching diagram and questioning.

2. Carmen asserts that a strong conclusion to an essay should look ahead and present a call for action. Carl agrees, except he insists that a strong conclusion should restate the thesis verbatim. Who is correct

A. Only Carmen is correct.

B. Only Carl is correct.

C. Neither Carmen nor Carl is correct.

D. Both Carmen and Carl are correct.

3. The principles for supplying evidence in support of a thesis could be represented by an acronym: RSVSRA. According to the information in your text, the two Rs could stand for

A. respectful and revealing.

B. relevant and representative.

C. revealing and relevant.

D. representative and revealing.

4. In searching out the key elements as you read an essay, you're most likely to discover the author's support for his claims or ideas in the

A. title.

B. introductory paragraph.

C. body of the essay

D. conclusion.