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Which organization technique does italics fall under?

Correct answer

physical format
signal words
structure
textual cues

Explanation

Italicizing words is a form of font emphasis like bold and underline.

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Q2

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What are the following words called?

however, therefore, as a result, lastly, in contrast

Correct answer

signal words
content words
textual words
ordering words

Explanation

Their use is a technique in text organization. They are called such because they “signal” transitions or order.

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Q3

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What structure should most texts follow?

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beginning-middle-end
intro-support-message
start-examples-conclusion
exposition-climax-finish

Explanation

A well-organized text has a beginning, middle, and end. When one section is missing, it disrupts the normal
paragraph flow that readers have come to expect.

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Q4

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What organization technique does this text use?

The objectives of this study are:

a.) to prove that dogs can hear noises up to 45 kHz, and

b.) to propose methods for treating noise anxiety in pet dogs.

Correct answer

physical format
signal words
structure
textual cues

Explanation

The text uses a type of bullet point or numbering format, this is helpful because the reader can easily identify the two
objectives of the study.

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What is the purpose of the signal word in this sentence?

Next, Jeffrey grabbed her arm and pulled her up to safety.

Correct answer

It lists the succeeding point.

It marks the conclusion.
It signals the sequence.
It points to the main topic.

Explanation

The signal word “next” marks the next event in a sequence. It is usually used in organizing narrative or instructional
texts.
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Q6

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Choose a set of headings that is appropriate for organizing a book report.

Correct answer

Details, Elements, Notes, Extras, Reports

Book Information, Plot Summary, Analysis
Title of Book, Book Report, Submitted By
Why I Chose this Book, My Analysis of the Story

Explanation

The headings should follow the traditional outline for a book report, which consists of facts about the book, the plot
and your analysis. That is also a logical progression for the discussion of any book.

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What signal words should be used for organizing a paragraph that compares two products?

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similarly, likewise, on the other hand

including, for instance, in particular
consequently, this led to, because
finally, in conclusion, afterward

Explanation

This set of signal words suggests similarities or likenesses, which is the purpose of a comparison paragraph.

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Why is the following text confusing?

Seasickness is a type of motion sickness. Although, symptoms include nausea, vomiting, headaches and vertigo.
Then, it is caused by the rocking motion of the watercraft. Nonetheless, the brain becomes conflicted because what
the eyes see does not correspond with what the body is feeling.

Correct answer
The text is not at all confusing and is well organized.
The text incorrectly uses signal words in transitions.
The text should use font emphasis like bolding keywords.
The text does not employ textual cues in an organization.

Explanation

The paragraph uses signal words as textual cues, but they are used incorrectly, so the text conveys the wrong
meaning to the reader. Word choice is also important in preventing reader confusion.

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What is wrong with this text’s structure?

The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic. It is often described as the longest poem ever with over 200,000 lines.
The text’s significance to the modern world is comparable to that of the Bible, Q’uran and the epics of Homer. The
epic is traditionally divided into 18 books containing stories about the struggle for the throne of Hastinapura.

Correct answer

It lacks a proper ending.

It needs one more support.
It should start thoughtful.
It can use bullet points.

Explanation

The paragraph does not have an ending. The last sentence belongs to the middle part of the structure. An ending
could summarize what the reader just learned about the Mahabharata or the writer’s concluding thoughts on the epic.

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What contributes to the poor organization of the following text?

Patty Hearst became famous after joining her kidnappers in their illegal activities. She was a 19-year old student who
was the daughter of a wealthy publishing magnate. A criminal group abducted her, but she
eventually sympathized with their political cause. The court found her guilty of bank robbery, which sparked public
outrage for being an unjust conviction.

Correct answer

The type of font emphasis used is unnecessary and superfluous.

The text would benefit from the use of headings and subheadings.
The thesis statement should be explicitly stated in the first sentence.
The paragraph does not contain any interesting supporting details.

Explanation

Since so many words were italicized in the text, the emphasis loses meaning and impact. The italics also disrupt the
natural reading flow because readers would find themselves focusing on the emphasized words for no logical reason.