, TESTBANK FOR Steps to Writing Well with Additional Readings 12th
Edition Wyrick
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,<header>
Assignment Title: Steps to Writing Well
Author: Wyrick
Print ISBN: 9798214156736
Title: The Basics of the Short Essay
eBooks 13-digit ISBN: 9798214156736
Chapter/Section Name: The Reading-Writing Connection
Chapter/Section Number: Chapter 01
Content Development Contact:
Content Creator Name:
Creation Date: 10-12-2025
</header>
<question type="mc">
1. What should readers examine to evaluate an essay’s sense of unity and coherence?
a. Figurative language
b. The author’s background
c. Transitional devices
d. The essay’s title
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Figurative language contributes to style and tone, not unity or coherence.
b. Incorrect. The author’s background provides context but does not determine the essay’s unity.
c. Correct. Transitional devices connect ideas and help readers see how the essay maintains unity and
logical flow.
d. Incorrect. The title may set expectations, but it is not used to judge coherence within the essay.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Recall
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
2. What is meant by “diction”?
a. Sentence length
b. Word choice
c. Paragraph structure
d. Punctuation style
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The length of a sentence refers to syntax, not diction.
b. Correct. Diction specifically refers to the selection of words a writer uses.
c. Incorrect. Paragraph structure relates to organization, not to diction.
d. Incorrect. Punctuation concerns marks and symbols used in writing, not the choice of words.
,<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: How Can Reading Well Help Me Become a Better Writer?
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
3. What is one benefit of analyzing another writer’s prose for students?How would analyzing another
writer’s prose help students?
a. Replaces the need to revise their own writing
b. Encourages them to write longer essays
c. Shows them which topics to avoid
d. Reveals the writer's decisions about ideas, organization, and style
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Analyzing someone else’s prose does not eliminate the need for students to revise and
improve their own work.
b. Incorrect. Analyzing prose is about understanding writing techniques, not about increasing essay
length.
c. Incorrect. Analyzing prose does not focus on warning students away from certain topics; it focuses on
how writing choices are made.
d. Correct. Studying another writer’s prose helps students understand how that writer chose, arranged, and
presented their material, which can guide students in making similar decisions.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: How Can Reading Well Help Me Become a Better Writer?
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
4. Which of the following step is a part of the process of becoming an analytical reader?Which of the
following is one step in becoming an analytical reader?
a. Writing a full essay before reading
b. Prereading the material
c. Ignoring multimodal texts
d. Skipping the first read to save time
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Writing an essay before reading the material provides no foundation for analysis.
b. Correct. Prereading helps you prepare, focus, and develop an initial understanding before delving
deeper into the analysis.
,c. Incorrect. Analyzing multimodal texts is a crucial component of developing strong analytical reading
skills.
d. Incorrect. Skipping the initial read prevents you from forming a basic understanding that is required for
effective analysis.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: How Can Reading Well Help Me Become a Better Writer?
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
5. What is the main goal of writing a summary?
a. Condense the reading while keeping the main ideas
b. Add personal opinions to the text
c. Recreate every detail of the original text
d. Criticize the author’s arguments
Analysis:
a. Correct. A summary’s purpose is to present the essential points of a text in a shorter, more concise
form.
b. Incorrect. A summary should remain objective and should not include the writer’s own thoughts or
judgments.
c. Incorrect. A summary focuses only on the key ideas, not on repeating all the details.
d. Incorrect. Evaluating or judging the author is part of analysis or critique, not summary writing.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: How Can Reading Well Help Me Become a Better Writer?
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
6. What is the main difference between analytical reading and casual reading?
a. Analytical reading requires only skimming the text quickly.
b. Analytical reading involves thinking critically about ideas and how they are presented.
c. Analytical reading focuses only on reading for entertainment.
d. Analytical reading ignores the writer’s style and tone.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Analytical reading is slower and more deliberate, not skimming.
b. Correct. Analytical reading requires critical thinking about both the content and the presentation.
c. Incorrect. It is not for entertainment; the goal is understanding and evaluation.
,d. Incorrect. Analytical reading considers style and tone as essential parts of understanding.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
7. Which of the following is part of the second reading of an essay?
a. Skimming quickly through the text.
b. Ignoring supporting points to save time.
c. Writing a personal opinion summary.
d. Identifying the thesis, main points, and rhetorical strategies.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Analytical reading is careful and deliberate.
b. Incorrect. Supporting points are crucial for understanding the argument.
c. Incorrect. Summaries may be written later; analysis is the focus here.
d. Correct. The second reading focuses on the thesis, main points, and rhetorical strategies.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
8. What is the purpose of annotating or marking a text?Why is annotating or marking the text
recommended?
a. It helps keep the essay shorter.
b. It replaces the need to reread the essay.
c. It helps track important points, examples, and personal evaluations.
d. It makes the essay easier to memorize word-for-word.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Annotation does not affect length.
b. Incorrect. Annotation complements rereading; it does not replace it.
c. Correct. Marking helps track key ideas, supporting points, and your evaluation.
d. Incorrect. Memorization is not the purpose of annotation.
<metadata>
LO: 1.2 Read an annotated professional essay.
,Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
9. What should a reader consider when analyzing the organization of an essay?
a. The essay’s structure and the effectiveness of its chosen strategies.
b. Only the conclusion of the essay.
c. The font size and page layout.
d. The number of paragraphs.
Analysis:
a. Correct. Understanding the structure and strategies shows how effectively the essay communicates
ideas.
b. Incorrect. Focusing solely on the conclusion ignores the overall organization.
c. Incorrect. Visual formatting is not the main focus of analytical reading.
d. Incorrect. Counting paragraphs does not reveal logical organization.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
10. What should a reader examine when evaluating the style and tone of an essay?
a. Figurative language, word choice, sentence patterns, and tone appropriateness
b. Only the number of adjectives used
c. The writer’s handwriting style
d. Whether the essay rhymes or not
Analysis:
a. Correct. Style and tone include figurative language, diction, sentence patterns, and suitability of tone
for purpose and audience.
b. Incorrect. Counting adjectives alone does not measure style or tone.
c. Incorrect. Handwriting is irrelevant in analytical reading.
d. Incorrect. Rhyming is not a typical concern in essay analysis.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Remember
,</metadata>
<question type="mc">
11. What is a multimodal text?
a. A text that uses only written language
b. A text that includes more than one communication strategy or mode
c. A text that is always presented in print form
d. A text that excludes visuals and audio
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Multimodal texts do not rely solely on written language; they combine multiple modes such
as visuals, audio, and digital elements.
b. Correct: Multimodal texts include more than one communication strategy or ‘mode,’ such as visuals,
hypertext, audio, and video.
c. Incorrect. Multimodal texts can appear in many forms, including online platforms, videos, games,
charts, and more, not only in print.
d. Incorrect. Many multimodal texts specifically include visuals, audio, and other non-textual elements.
<metadata>
LO: 1.3 Explain the eight strategies for reading a multimodal text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Reading Multimodal Texts Analytically
Bloom's: Recall
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
12. Which step involves identifying when and where the multimodal text first appeared?
a. Step 1: Determine the genre
b. Step 2: Note publication information
c. Step 3: Identify the author
d. Step 4: Consider the medium
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Step 1 deals with identifying the genre of the text, not when or where it was published.
b. Correct. Step 2 is correct because it specifically instructs the reader to note the publication information,
including when and where the text first appeared.
c. Incorrect. Step 3 focuses on identifying who created or authored the text, not on publication details.
d. Incorrect. Step 4 deals with understanding the medium or form of the text, not its publication timing or
location.
<metadata>
LO: 1.3 Explain the eight strategies for reading a multimodal text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Reading Multimodal Texts Analytically
Bloom's: Recall
,</metadata>
<question type="mc">
13. What term refers to the material or technology used to deliver a multimodal text?
a. Genre
b. Audience
c. Medium
d. Composition
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Genre refers to the type or category of the text, such as advertisement, comic, or song, not the
delivery method.
b. Incorrect. Audience refers to the intended readers or viewers of a text, not the technology used to
present it.
c. Correct. Medium is the material, vehicle, or technology used to deliver the text.
d. Incorrect. Composition refers to how the elements of the text are arranged, not the technology used to
present it.
<metadata>
LO: 1.3 Explain the eight strategies for reading a multimodal text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Reading Multimodal Texts Analytically
Bloom's: Recall
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
14. Which types of elements should readers consider in Step 8 of reading multimodal texts well?
a. Only static images
b. Only written text
c. Only hyperlinks
d. Nonvisual elements such as motion, voiceover, and music
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Step 8 does not focus on static images; it emphasizes nonvisual elements such as sound and
motion.
b. Incorrect. Written text is only one part of a multimodal text, and Step 8 specifically highlights
nonvisual components.
c. Incorrect. Hyperlinks may be part of some multimodal texts, but they are not the focus of Step 8.
d. Correct. Step 8 instructs readers to pay attention to nonvisual elements like movement, voiceovers, and
music.
<metadata>
LO: 1.3 Explain the eight strategies for reading a multimodal text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Reading Multimodal Texts Analytically
, Bloom's: Recall
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
15. Which of the following is an example of a multimodal text?
a. A traditional printed essay
b. A graphic novel
c. A handwritten letter
d. A printed dictionary
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. A traditional printed essay is generally a single-mode text because it relies mainly on written
language without additional modes such as visuals, audio, or digital elements.
b. Correct. A graphic novel is an example of a multimodal text because it combines written language with
visual elements such as illustrations, making use of more than one mode of communication.
c. Incorrect. A handwritten letter typically relies only on written words and therefore does not qualify as
multimodal.
d. Incorrect. A printed dictionary uses mainly text and does not include additional modes like audio,
video, or interactive visuals.
<metadata>
LO: 1.3 Explain the eight strategies for reading a multimodal text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Reading Multimodal Texts Analytically
Bloom's: Recall
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
16. What should be marked with a “T” in the margin during a second reading of an essay?
a. The conclusion
b. The thesis
c. The supporting examples
d. The transitional words
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The conclusion is not identified as something to be marked with a “T.”
b. Correct. The thesis is the main point of the essay, and it is the element that should be marked with a
“T” for easy reference.
c. Incorrect. Supporting examples may be noted, but there is no instruction to mark them with a “T.”
d. Incorrect. Transitional words help with flow, but they are not assigned the “T” marking.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Edition Wyrick
Important Notes
The file includes the complete test bank, organized chapter by chapter.
A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
provided.
We continuously update our files to ensure you receive the latest and most accurate
editions.
New editions are added regularly – stay connected for updates!
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📚 Complete & organized chapter-by-chapter – no missing content, no guessing.
⚡ Instant digital delivery – get your file the moment you pay, no waiting.
📅 Always up to date – we track new editions so you always get the latest version.
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correct version, free of charge.
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Contact Email:
,<header>
Assignment Title: Steps to Writing Well
Author: Wyrick
Print ISBN: 9798214156736
Title: The Basics of the Short Essay
eBooks 13-digit ISBN: 9798214156736
Chapter/Section Name: The Reading-Writing Connection
Chapter/Section Number: Chapter 01
Content Development Contact:
Content Creator Name:
Creation Date: 10-12-2025
</header>
<question type="mc">
1. What should readers examine to evaluate an essay’s sense of unity and coherence?
a. Figurative language
b. The author’s background
c. Transitional devices
d. The essay’s title
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Figurative language contributes to style and tone, not unity or coherence.
b. Incorrect. The author’s background provides context but does not determine the essay’s unity.
c. Correct. Transitional devices connect ideas and help readers see how the essay maintains unity and
logical flow.
d. Incorrect. The title may set expectations, but it is not used to judge coherence within the essay.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Recall
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
2. What is meant by “diction”?
a. Sentence length
b. Word choice
c. Paragraph structure
d. Punctuation style
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The length of a sentence refers to syntax, not diction.
b. Correct. Diction specifically refers to the selection of words a writer uses.
c. Incorrect. Paragraph structure relates to organization, not to diction.
d. Incorrect. Punctuation concerns marks and symbols used in writing, not the choice of words.
,<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: How Can Reading Well Help Me Become a Better Writer?
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
3. What is one benefit of analyzing another writer’s prose for students?How would analyzing another
writer’s prose help students?
a. Replaces the need to revise their own writing
b. Encourages them to write longer essays
c. Shows them which topics to avoid
d. Reveals the writer's decisions about ideas, organization, and style
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Analyzing someone else’s prose does not eliminate the need for students to revise and
improve their own work.
b. Incorrect. Analyzing prose is about understanding writing techniques, not about increasing essay
length.
c. Incorrect. Analyzing prose does not focus on warning students away from certain topics; it focuses on
how writing choices are made.
d. Correct. Studying another writer’s prose helps students understand how that writer chose, arranged, and
presented their material, which can guide students in making similar decisions.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: How Can Reading Well Help Me Become a Better Writer?
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
4. Which of the following step is a part of the process of becoming an analytical reader?Which of the
following is one step in becoming an analytical reader?
a. Writing a full essay before reading
b. Prereading the material
c. Ignoring multimodal texts
d. Skipping the first read to save time
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Writing an essay before reading the material provides no foundation for analysis.
b. Correct. Prereading helps you prepare, focus, and develop an initial understanding before delving
deeper into the analysis.
,c. Incorrect. Analyzing multimodal texts is a crucial component of developing strong analytical reading
skills.
d. Incorrect. Skipping the initial read prevents you from forming a basic understanding that is required for
effective analysis.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: How Can Reading Well Help Me Become a Better Writer?
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
5. What is the main goal of writing a summary?
a. Condense the reading while keeping the main ideas
b. Add personal opinions to the text
c. Recreate every detail of the original text
d. Criticize the author’s arguments
Analysis:
a. Correct. A summary’s purpose is to present the essential points of a text in a shorter, more concise
form.
b. Incorrect. A summary should remain objective and should not include the writer’s own thoughts or
judgments.
c. Incorrect. A summary focuses only on the key ideas, not on repeating all the details.
d. Incorrect. Evaluating or judging the author is part of analysis or critique, not summary writing.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: How Can Reading Well Help Me Become a Better Writer?
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
6. What is the main difference between analytical reading and casual reading?
a. Analytical reading requires only skimming the text quickly.
b. Analytical reading involves thinking critically about ideas and how they are presented.
c. Analytical reading focuses only on reading for entertainment.
d. Analytical reading ignores the writer’s style and tone.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Analytical reading is slower and more deliberate, not skimming.
b. Correct. Analytical reading requires critical thinking about both the content and the presentation.
c. Incorrect. It is not for entertainment; the goal is understanding and evaluation.
,d. Incorrect. Analytical reading considers style and tone as essential parts of understanding.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
7. Which of the following is part of the second reading of an essay?
a. Skimming quickly through the text.
b. Ignoring supporting points to save time.
c. Writing a personal opinion summary.
d. Identifying the thesis, main points, and rhetorical strategies.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Analytical reading is careful and deliberate.
b. Incorrect. Supporting points are crucial for understanding the argument.
c. Incorrect. Summaries may be written later; analysis is the focus here.
d. Correct. The second reading focuses on the thesis, main points, and rhetorical strategies.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
8. What is the purpose of annotating or marking a text?Why is annotating or marking the text
recommended?
a. It helps keep the essay shorter.
b. It replaces the need to reread the essay.
c. It helps track important points, examples, and personal evaluations.
d. It makes the essay easier to memorize word-for-word.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Annotation does not affect length.
b. Incorrect. Annotation complements rereading; it does not replace it.
c. Correct. Marking helps track key ideas, supporting points, and your evaluation.
d. Incorrect. Memorization is not the purpose of annotation.
<metadata>
LO: 1.2 Read an annotated professional essay.
,Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
9. What should a reader consider when analyzing the organization of an essay?
a. The essay’s structure and the effectiveness of its chosen strategies.
b. Only the conclusion of the essay.
c. The font size and page layout.
d. The number of paragraphs.
Analysis:
a. Correct. Understanding the structure and strategies shows how effectively the essay communicates
ideas.
b. Incorrect. Focusing solely on the conclusion ignores the overall organization.
c. Incorrect. Visual formatting is not the main focus of analytical reading.
d. Incorrect. Counting paragraphs does not reveal logical organization.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
10. What should a reader examine when evaluating the style and tone of an essay?
a. Figurative language, word choice, sentence patterns, and tone appropriateness
b. Only the number of adjectives used
c. The writer’s handwriting style
d. Whether the essay rhymes or not
Analysis:
a. Correct. Style and tone include figurative language, diction, sentence patterns, and suitability of tone
for purpose and audience.
b. Incorrect. Counting adjectives alone does not measure style or tone.
c. Incorrect. Handwriting is irrelevant in analytical reading.
d. Incorrect. Rhyming is not a typical concern in essay analysis.
<metadata>
LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
Bloom's: Remember
,</metadata>
<question type="mc">
11. What is a multimodal text?
a. A text that uses only written language
b. A text that includes more than one communication strategy or mode
c. A text that is always presented in print form
d. A text that excludes visuals and audio
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Multimodal texts do not rely solely on written language; they combine multiple modes such
as visuals, audio, and digital elements.
b. Correct: Multimodal texts include more than one communication strategy or ‘mode,’ such as visuals,
hypertext, audio, and video.
c. Incorrect. Multimodal texts can appear in many forms, including online platforms, videos, games,
charts, and more, not only in print.
d. Incorrect. Many multimodal texts specifically include visuals, audio, and other non-textual elements.
<metadata>
LO: 1.3 Explain the eight strategies for reading a multimodal text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Reading Multimodal Texts Analytically
Bloom's: Recall
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
12. Which step involves identifying when and where the multimodal text first appeared?
a. Step 1: Determine the genre
b. Step 2: Note publication information
c. Step 3: Identify the author
d. Step 4: Consider the medium
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Step 1 deals with identifying the genre of the text, not when or where it was published.
b. Correct. Step 2 is correct because it specifically instructs the reader to note the publication information,
including when and where the text first appeared.
c. Incorrect. Step 3 focuses on identifying who created or authored the text, not on publication details.
d. Incorrect. Step 4 deals with understanding the medium or form of the text, not its publication timing or
location.
<metadata>
LO: 1.3 Explain the eight strategies for reading a multimodal text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Reading Multimodal Texts Analytically
Bloom's: Recall
,</metadata>
<question type="mc">
13. What term refers to the material or technology used to deliver a multimodal text?
a. Genre
b. Audience
c. Medium
d. Composition
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Genre refers to the type or category of the text, such as advertisement, comic, or song, not the
delivery method.
b. Incorrect. Audience refers to the intended readers or viewers of a text, not the technology used to
present it.
c. Correct. Medium is the material, vehicle, or technology used to deliver the text.
d. Incorrect. Composition refers to how the elements of the text are arranged, not the technology used to
present it.
<metadata>
LO: 1.3 Explain the eight strategies for reading a multimodal text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Reading Multimodal Texts Analytically
Bloom's: Recall
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
14. Which types of elements should readers consider in Step 8 of reading multimodal texts well?
a. Only static images
b. Only written text
c. Only hyperlinks
d. Nonvisual elements such as motion, voiceover, and music
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Step 8 does not focus on static images; it emphasizes nonvisual elements such as sound and
motion.
b. Incorrect. Written text is only one part of a multimodal text, and Step 8 specifically highlights
nonvisual components.
c. Incorrect. Hyperlinks may be part of some multimodal texts, but they are not the focus of Step 8.
d. Correct. Step 8 instructs readers to pay attention to nonvisual elements like movement, voiceovers, and
music.
<metadata>
LO: 1.3 Explain the eight strategies for reading a multimodal text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Reading Multimodal Texts Analytically
, Bloom's: Recall
</metadata>
<question type="mc">
15. Which of the following is an example of a multimodal text?
a. A traditional printed essay
b. A graphic novel
c. A handwritten letter
d. A printed dictionary
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. A traditional printed essay is generally a single-mode text because it relies mainly on written
language without additional modes such as visuals, audio, or digital elements.
b. Correct. A graphic novel is an example of a multimodal text because it combines written language with
visual elements such as illustrations, making use of more than one mode of communication.
c. Incorrect. A handwritten letter typically relies only on written words and therefore does not qualify as
multimodal.
d. Incorrect. A printed dictionary uses mainly text and does not include additional modes like audio,
video, or interactive visuals.
<metadata>
LO: 1.3 Explain the eight strategies for reading a multimodal text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Reading Multimodal Texts Analytically
Bloom's: Recall
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16. What should be marked with a “T” in the margin during a second reading of an essay?
a. The conclusion
b. The thesis
c. The supporting examples
d. The transitional words
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The conclusion is not identified as something to be marked with a “T.”
b. Correct. The thesis is the main point of the essay, and it is the element that should be marked with a
“T” for easy reference.
c. Incorrect. Supporting examples may be noted, but there is no instruction to mark them with a “T.”
d. Incorrect. Transitional words help with flow, but they are not assigned the “T” marking.
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LO: 1.1 Review the ten strategies for reading a text analytically.
Learning Objective Narrative:
A-head: Becoming an Analytical Reader
