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This is the final quiz of the course. I hope they’ve been a help to you! Good luck! 


Writing Prompt! In a brief paragraph or two, respond to one of these questions.

  1. If you could talk with a fictional character — from books, TV, or film — who would it be? What would you talk about?
  2. What is one lesson you have learned from a difficult experience in your life?
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According to the readings, briefly explain the differences between a summary, a paraphrase, and a quote.

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True or False: At its most basic level, a synthesis involves combining two or more summaries in a meaningful way.

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In 2-4 sentences, summarize what the readings explained about topic sentences.

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In 2-4 sentences, summarize what the readings explained about transitional words, phrases, and sentences.

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Which of these is a genuine and valid way of using synthesis in the upcoming essays?

An illustration synthesis is ideas supporting your point of view, from several texts.

A concession synthesis is differing views that make stronger your point of view.

An argumentative synthesis is a selection of ideas in several texts, with the aim to argue a certain point of view or your own point of view.
An explanatory synthesis is a particular theme in several texts in the same area.

A comparison synthesis is different views on a subject, presented with the aim to highlight the most important aspects related to that subject.
A review synthesis is a presentation of ideas in texts treating the same subjects.

All of these.