Language & Composition

Question 1

Traits of strong writing: Unity

Answer 1

Every paragraph placed to elucidate the main idea

Question 2

Traits of strong writing: Coherence

Answer 2

Overall organization; rational flow; transitions to create unity

Question 3

Traits of strong writing: Completeness

Answer 3

Adequate development and evidence

Question 4

Traits of strong writing: Style

Answer 4

The individual writers use of the elements of writing

Question 5

Traits of strong writing: Fluency

Answer 5

The writer’s control of the accepted conventions of the language

Question 6

Diction/Word Choice: Connotation vs. Denotation

Answer 6

• Denotation: A words literal meaning

- Connotation: Suggestions that go beyond the words meaning

Question 7

Diction/Word Choice: Abstract vs. Concrete

Answer 7

• Abstract: A word that refers to an idea, quality, attitude, something we CAN’T perceive with senses
• Concrete: A word that refers to an object, place, or person, something that CAN be perceived with senses. Makes writing more vivid.

Question 8

Diction/Word Choice: Literal vs. Figurative

Answer 8

-Literal: