GNS 201 Writing and Literary Appreciation

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1. Which of the following best describes writing, as defined in the

provided slides?

A. A collection of personal opinions and beliefs.

B. The process of recording financial transactions for accounting purposes.

C. The art of expressing thoughts or ideas on a tangible medium.

D. The art of conveying ideas exclusively through digital media.

Answer: The art of expressing thoughts or ideas on a tangible medium. (C)

Writing is defined as the art of putting one's thoughts or ideas on paper, board,
or any other structure which allows for such expression.

2. According to the slides, why is writing considered one of the most

challenging language skills?

A. It necessitates complete detachment from the writer's personal

experiences.
B. It requires simultaneous thinking, organizing, and articulating.

C. It is solely confined to academic and professional settings.

D. It primarily relies on inherited talent rather than acquired knowledge.

Answer: It requires simultaneous thinking, organizing, and articulating. (B)

Writing is viewed as the most difficult and demanding of language skills
because it requires thinking, organizing, and writing at the same time.
3. Which of the following is NOT listed as a crucial stage in the
writing process?

A. Planning, which involves organizing relevant materials.

B. Publishing, which focuses on generating revenue from written content.

C. Editing, which entails revising the draft for errors.

D. Communicating, which includes choosing the appropriate writing style.

Answer: Publishing, which focuses on generating revenue from written

content. (B)
The writing process includes planning, communicating, crafting, drafting, and
editing.

4. What does effective pre-writing or brainstorming primarily

involve, according to the slides?

A. Ignoring contradictory information to create an argument faster.

B. Skipping preliminary steps to accelerate the writing process.

C. Gathering and organizing relevant materials for the writing task.

D. Indiscriminately gathering all available information without analysis.

Answer: Gathering and organizing relevant materials for the writing task.
(C)
Pre-writing or brainstorming involves getting and organizing relevant materials
for the task, including topic, subject, and length.
5. Which of the following best describes the role of transitional
words and phrases in writing?

A. They serve to confuse the reader and make the writing less predictable.

B. They replace the need for coherent thought organization.

C. They are optional stylistic elements that add personal style.

D. They establish clear relationships between ideas.

Answer: They establish clear relationships between ideas. (D)

Transitional words and phrases are used to show relationships between ideas
and improve the coherence of a paragraph.

6. According to the slides, what is the typical purpose of a topic

sentence?

A. To introduce the main idea or focus of a paragraph.

B. To obscure the main idea of a paragraph for readers.

C. To provide an exhaustive summary of all the arguments in paragraph.

D. To contradict the main idea of a paragraph, creating suspense.

Answer: To introduce the main idea or focus of a paragraph. (A)

A topic sentence carries the main idea of a paragraph and reveals the writer's
position on a particular subject.
7. Which of the following best describes the recommended content
of the body paragraphs in good writing?

A. Detailed discussion of the main issues, each supporting a central point.

B. An assemblage of disconnected thoughts grouped randomly.

C. Irrelevant tangents and anecdotes to embellish the main topic.

D. Restatements regarding a topic using varied terms.

Answer: Detailed discussion of the main issues, each supporting a central

point. (A)

The body paragraph will usually be one point and includes in-depth discussions
of the main issues.

8. How should a conclusion function in a piece of writing?

A. By introducing entirely new points not previously discussed.

B. By including a paragraph of final comments on the main ideas discussed.

C. By precisely rewording the introduction.

D. By summarizing information that the reader already knows

Answer: By including a paragraph of final comments on the main ideas

discussed. (B)

A conclusion should include a paragraph of final comments on the main ideas

discussed.
9. Why is coherence essential in good writing?

A. To promote a rigid writing style that eliminates personal expression.

B. To ensure a random display of information without order.

C. To achieve a logical arrangement of sentences which ensures a smooth

reading experience.

D. To permit the writer to avoid the implementation transitional expressions.

Answer: To achieve a logical arrangement of sentences which ensures a

smooth reading experience. (C)

Coherence refers to the logical arrangement of sentences in a paragraph.

10. According to the slides, what is the primary aim of an

argumentative essay?

A. To present a balanced viewpoint to a reader.

B. To recount a series of related events using descriptive language.

C. To explore multiple dimensions to an issue.

D. To influence the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint.

Answer: To influence the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint. (D)

Argumentative essays are done to persuade or otherwise influence a reader.

11. Which element is characteristic of argumentative essays?

A. Presentation of biased stances that build support from the most

compelling arguments.

B. The inclusion of personal biases without factual support.

C. Facts that lead to the most important supporting argument.

D. A summary of related topics.

Answer: Facts that lead to the most important supporting argument. (C)

Argumentative essays incorporate factual elements that lead to the most

important arguments.
12. What should an author avoid when formulating an
argumentative essay?

A. Facts that build to the most important argument.

B. Over-simplification to distort a point.

C. Presentation of arguments from the least to most important.

D. Honest presentation of facts for a proposition.

Answer: Over-simplification to distort a point. (B)

Authors should avoid over-simplification that could distort the truth, as well as
point repetition.

13. What is the systematic description and analysis of a topic,

subject or theory called?

A. Report

B. Narrative Essay

C. Argumentative Essay

D. Expository Essay

Answer: Expository Essay (D)

An expository essay will systematically describe and analyze any of those things.

14. Which of the following best characterizes an expository essay?

A. Telling a story using colorful language and suspense.

B. Expressing personal opinions and feelings.

C. Providing neutral, fact-based information on a subject.

D. Using personal pronouns such as 'I' and 'You' frequently.

Answer: Providing neutral, fact-based information on a subject. (C)

An expository essay should state the facts objectively, avoiding the use of
personal pronouns.
15. What is a quality of narrative essays?

A. An essay where information is presented through various graphs.

B. Often chronological and ordered in relation to time.

C. Objective without personal expression.

D. Technical language and terminology.

Answer: Often chronological and ordered in relation to time. (B)

Narrative essays are organized in relation to time and have a particular
storyline.

16. When the author in a narrative is an all-knowing character who

isn't part of the story, this is known as:

A. First person perspective.

B. Technical narrative.

C. Expository method.

D. Ominiscient Perspective.

Answer: Ominiscient Perspective. (D)

An ominiscient perspective indicates a narrator, who isn't a character in the

story, understands the intentions and thoughts of characters.

17. Which type of writing typically includes recounting past events?

A. Narrative Essays

B. Technical specifications

C. Argumentative Essay.

D. Report writing

Answer: Narrative Essays (A)

Narrative essays are used for recounting past or current events.

18. Which writing format is used for sharing the results of research?

A. Descriptive piece

B. Persuasive essay

C. Reports

D. Narrative essay

Answer: Reports (C)

Report/scientific writing provides an account for completed works or research

19. What should be included in scientific writing to ensure quality?

A. Complex language

B. Typographical errors

C. Good paragraphing and spelling

D. Introduction of jargon

Answer: Good paragraphing and spelling (C)

The reports will utilize good parargraphing, spelling and lack typographical
errors.

20. In formal letter writing, what does the term 'direction' refer to?

A. The instructional tone of the letter's message.

B. Instructions for postal officials about handling the letter

C. The sender's address, placed just before the salutation.

D. The address of the recipient, indicating where the letter is going.

Answer: The address of the recipient, indicating where the letter is going.
(D)
Direction refers to the statement of where specifically a formal letter goes.
21. Which of the qualities below describes informal letters?

A. Exaggerated respect

B. Strict, proper tone

C. The abbreviation four for '4'

D. Direct language

Answer: The abbreviation four for '4' (C)

Informal letters use abbreviations.

22. According to the slides, what is the purpose of 'literature'?

A. To provide readers enjoyment with humorous texts or poetry

B. To preserve the norms and values of people

C. To highlight moral standards or historical facts

D. All of the above

Answer: All of the above (D)

Literature has the purposes to be aesthetic, didactic, historical and educational.

23. What is the role of language within a literary work?

A. Literal

B. Merely decorative.

C. Complicated.

D. Used figuratively and with effect

Answer: Used figuratively and with effect (D)

An important role within works of art is imaginative, or figurative, language.
24. Which type of poem tells a a story and typically romantic in
nature?

A. Ballad

B. Dirge

C. Epic

D. Satire

Answer: Ballad (A)

Ballads tell stories that are romantic in nature.

25. If a plays ends in joy, it is known as a:

A. Soliloquy

B. Prose

C. Tragedy

D. Comedy

Answer: Comedy (D)

Comedies will have a pleasant, joyful, tone and outcome.

26. What is theme in literature?

A. Historical information

B. Perspective of the author on the topic

C. All characters present

D. Main topic

Answer: Perspective of the author on the topic (B)

While the main topic of literature is important, it is also paramount to
understand the author's view or message.
27. How are round characters depicted?

A. Shaped like circles

B. Multi faced

C. Mysterious and unknown

D. Developed and known

Answer: Developed and known (D)

Round characters in literature are fully known who their audiences.

28. When the narrator to a story is 'all knowing', their perspective is

A. Limited 3rd person

B. 1st person

C. Omniscient

D. Peripheral

Answer: Omniscient (C)

Omniscient perspectives lend towards narrators who know everything.

29. Assigning animalistic character traits and qualities to to

something is an example of:

A. Setting

B. Characterization

C. Alliteration

D. Personification

Answer: Personification (D)

When things are giving human characteristics, it is an example of
personification.
30. Name the literary device that is an exaggeration to provide
emotional impact.

A. Oxymoron

B. Simile

C. Hyperbole

D. Metaphor

Answer: Hyperbole (C)

The literary device hyperbole uses effect for emotional affect.

31. What name describes phrases that are used with contradictory
words side by side?

A. Hyperbole

B. Metaphor

C. Simile

D. Oxymoron

Answer: Oxymoron (D)

Side by side contadictory terms are known as oxymorons.

32. Within The Beggars’ Strike, what instigated the beggars' actions
within the story?

A. A relocation to a new capital city.

B. Removal from public places of the city.

C. Political empowerment

D. Increased alms

Answer: Removal from public places of the city. (B)

The removal of the beggars ignited their strike for fair conditions and
treatment.
33. What best reflects the subject matter of The Beggars’ Strike?

A. The significance of individuals and relationships in society, regardless of

their economic status.
B. The desire of the rich to take advantage of the poor

C. The insignificance of social standing in economics.

D. Interconnectivity for the economy

Answer: The significance of individuals and relationships in society,

regardless of their economic status. (A)
The underlying subject matter is the importance of all people regardless of their
economic and social class.

34. According to the slide, what is a feature of 'the gods are not to
blame'?

A. Tells about a man vs fate

B. Portrays an idealic set of circumstances

C. Is meant to be seen just for humour

D. Speaks to the freedom of all mankind

Answer: Tells about a man vs fate (A)

According to the slides, the point of 'the gods are not to blame' is to tell about
fate and destiny.
35. With reference to The Gods Are Not to Blame, what is the effect
of Odewale being short tempered?

A. It would have made him kill Aderopo

B. It created the circumstances to kill his father

C. It would have made him spare his father.

D. It made him into a kind man

Answer: It created the circumstances to kill his father (B)

Odaewale was quick to anger, and his inability to stem the feeling created the
circumstances where he would kill his father.

36. What setting is used in 'The gods are not to blame'?

A. Abstract

B. Imaginary

C. Yoruba

D. Fantasy

Answer: Yoruba (C)

The play "The gods are not to blame is set amongst the Yoruba

37. How would you describe, the language devices used in 'The gods
are not to blame'?

A. Complicated

B. Figurative

C. Verbose

D. Slang

Answer: Figurative (B)

The language device used for 'The gods are not to blame', were figurative and
poetic in nature.