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1. This is an example of block format writing. True or false? …
1. This is an example of block format writing. True or false?
U.S.A.
Many Americans want unlimited access to guns
Many Americans are opposed to government health care
President is elected separately from legislature (Congress) and is often in conflict with it
Most laws are passed by financial deal making between individual representatives and the president’s staff
Canada
Most gun ownership is limited to use for hunting and sports
Canadians are proud of their government health care system
Prime Minister is leader of the party with most votes in parliament and works with parliament directly
Most laws are passed by members of parliament who vote according to party loyalty
True
False
2. What is block method writing?
Involves two large supporting paragraphs, one for each of the topics being compared.
Comparison by having a number of small paragraphs for each point that will be compared.
When you write a lot of sentences so that it looks like a “block” of writing.
3. An outline is mandatory whenever you are writing any essay.
True
False
4.What is point by point writing?
Comparison by having a number of small paragraphs for each point they will compare.
Involves two large supporting paragraphs, one for each of the topics being compared.
When you point out the issues with a topic in your writing.
5. This is an example of point by point writing, true or false?
Many Americans want unlimited access to guns
Most gun ownership is limited to use for hunting and sports
Many Americans are opposed to government health care
Canadians are proud of their government health care system
President is elected separately from legislature (Congress) and is often in conflict with it
Prime Minister is leader of the party with most votes in parliament and works with parliament directly
Most laws are passed by financial deal making between individual representatives and the president’s staff
Most laws are passed by members of parliament who vote according to party loyalty
True
False
6. This is an example of block writing, true or false?
Many Americans want unlimited access to guns
Most gun ownership is limited to use for hunting and sports
Many Americans are opposed to government health care
Canadians are proud of their government health care system
President is elected separately from legislature (Congress) and is often in conflict with it
Prime Minister is leader of the party with most votes in parliament and works with parliament directly
Most laws are passed by financial deal making between individual representatives and the president’s staff
Most laws are passed by members of parliament who vote according to party loyalty
True
False
7. This is an example of point by point format writing. True or false?
U.S.A.
Many Americans want unlimited access to guns
Many Americans are opposed to government health care
President is elected separately from legislature (Congress) and is often in conflict with it
Most laws are passed by financial deal making between individual representatives and the president’s staff
Canada
Most gun ownership is limited to use for hunting and sports
Canadians are proud of their government health care system
Prime Minister is leader of the party with most votes in parliament and works with parliament directly
Most laws are passed by members of parliament who vote according to party loyalty
True
False
8. ( Check all correct answers) A persuasive essay is meant to:
1.Persuade someone that you are right.
2.Inform the reader about a topic in great detail.
3.Change someone’s mind about a topic.
4.Allow the reader to see your point of view.
9. What is a “summary”?
1. A detailed description about the content in a text.
2. Repeating exactly what you wrote in the essay.
3. A brief retelling of the main points, plus leaving the audience with something (a question to think about, final thoughts).
