Deck 7: Analyzing a Process

Question 1

Read the following paragraphs and answer the questions after each paragraph.
As a member of the Albany area folk community, I was familiar with a cassette package by Kim and Reggie Harris about the Underground Railroad, and so I begin there. Children at the primary level can learn through music so much more easily. I introduce sea chanties that tell of the "Triangle Trade," explaining the slave ships to children. I then present the slave songs of the plantations. Because young children learn and retain more through active participation, after looking at books depicting the conditions on a slave ship, we actually turn down the lights and imagine the rug in my classroom to be one of the decks in the hold of a slave ship.
-Multicultural Review

-What process does this author explain?

Answer 1

How he or she begins to teach about slavery.

Question 2

Read the following paragraphs and answer the questions after each paragraph.
As a member of the Albany area folk community, I was familiar with a cassette package by Kim and Reggie Harris about the Underground Railroad, and so I begin there. Children at the primary level can learn through music so much more easily. I introduce sea chanties that tell of the "Triangle Trade," explaining the slave ships to children. I then present the slave songs of the plantations. Because young children learn and retain more through active participation, after looking at books depicting the conditions on a slave ship, we actually turn down the lights and imagine the rug in my classroom to be one of the decks in the hold of a slave ship.
-Multicultural Review
-List the details of the process explained in this paragraph.

Answer 2

"Introduce sea chanties that tell of the 'Triangle Trade'"
"Then present the slave songs of the plantations"
"After looking at the books depicting the conditions on a slave ship, we actually turn down the lights and imagine the rug in my classroom to be one of the decks in the hold of a slave ship."

Question 3

Read the following paragraphs and answer the questions after each paragraph.
As a member of the Albany area folk community, I was familiar with a cassette package by Kim and Reggie Harris about the Underground Railroad, and so I begin there. Children at the primary level can learn through music so much more easily. I introduce sea chanties that tell of the "Triangle Trade," explaining the slave ships to children. I then present the slave songs of the plantations. Because young children learn and retain more through active participation, after looking at books depicting the conditions on a slave ship, we actually turn down the lights and imagine the rug in my classroom to be one of the decks in the hold of a slave ship.
-Multicultural Review
-How is this paragraph organized?

Answer 3

Chronologically

Question 4

I think it is only by expressing all that is inside that purer and purer streams come out. It is so in writing. You are taught in school to put down on paper only the bright things. Wrong. Pour out the dull things on paper too-you can tear them up afterward-for only then do the bright ones come. If you hold back the dull things, you are certain to hold back what is clear and beautiful and true and lively.
-Brenda Ueland

-What process does this author explain?

Question 5

I think it is only by expressing all that is inside that purer and purer streams come out. It is so in writing. You are taught in school to put down on paper only the bright things. Wrong. Pour out the dull things on paper too-you can tear them up afterward-for only then do the bright ones come. If you hold back the dull things, you are certain to hold back what is clear and beautiful and true and lively.
-Brenda Ueland
-List the details of the process explained in this paragraph.

Question 6

I think it is only by expressing all that is inside that purer and purer streams come out. It is so in writing. You are taught in school to put down on paper only the bright things. Wrong. Pour out the dull things on paper too-you can tear them up afterward-for only then do the bright ones come. If you hold back the dull things, you are certain to hold back what is clear and beautiful and true and lively.
-Brenda Ueland
-How is this paragraph organized?

Question 7

You must not discuss the case with your family, friends, other jurors, or any witness, attorney, or party involved in the case. You must not discuss the case even with your fellow jurors until you have heard all the evidence, the attorneys' arguments, and the charge. Doing so could lead you to form an opinion on the case before all the evidence is in. You should notify the judge if anyone persists in talking to you about the case after you have explained that you are not allowed to do so.
-Your Guide to Jury Duty
-What process does this author explain?

Question 8

You must not discuss the case with your family, friends, other jurors, or any witness, attorney, or party involved in the case. You must not discuss the case even with your fellow jurors until you have heard all the evidence, the attorneys' arguments, and the charge. Doing so could lead you to form an opinion on the case before all the evidence is in. You should notify the judge if anyone persists in talking to you about the case after you have explained that you are not allowed to do so.
-Your Guide to Jury Duty
-List the details of the process explained in this paragraph.

Question 9

You must not discuss the case with your family, friends, other jurors, or any witness, attorney, or party involved in the case. You must not discuss the case even with your fellow jurors until you have heard all the evidence, the attorneys' arguments, and the charge. Doing so could lead you to form an opinion on the case before all the evidence is in. You should notify the judge if anyone persists in talking to you about the case after you have explained that you are not allowed to do so.
-Your Guide to Jury Duty
-How is this paragraph organized?

Question 10

Like many other rhetorical modes, process analysis includes activities we engage in every day, such as

A) critiquing a movie for a friend, sharing the plot of a favorite book, and describing the decorations at a party.
B) giving directions to your house, writing down a recipe for a friend, and sharing with your best friend the events of your date.
C) drawing a map, cooking dinner, and playing your favorite sport.
D) brushing your teeth, combing your hair, and driving to work.

Question 11

Process analysis helps people

A) motivate others.
B) understand the world around them.
C) follow through.
D) get what they want.

Question 12

Process analysis essays fall into two categories, how to do something and

A) where to do something.
B) how something happened or works.
C) how to write something.
D) when to do something.

Question 13

In written communication, your _________________ clarifies your process analysis.

A) body language
B) tone of voice
C) organization
D) speech

Question 14

Topic sentences for a process analysis paragraph must be

A) abstract and interesting.
B) imaginative and interesting.
C) directive and straightforward.
D) directive and interesting.

Question 15

Which of the following is a good example of an effective topic sentence for a process analysis paragraph?

A) Let me tell you how to bake a batch of chocolate cookies.
B) Most history teachers think they know what caused the Industrial Revolution.
C) Contrary to common belief, photocopying machines do not use photographic processes but static electricity.
D) My textbook explains how the cardiovascular system works.

Question 16

When writing a process analysis paragraph, it is important to remember

A) what your audience already knows about the process.
B) to keep your audience's interest.
C) to be very descriptive.
D) to explain every little detail, regardless if your audience needs to know the detail or not.

Question 17

Which organization is the most effective in a process analysis paragraph?

A) from specific to general
B) chronologically
C) spatially
D) from general to specific

Question 18

What organizational pattern is used in the paragraph about how the scheduling feature works on Facebook?

A) from specific to general
B) from one extreme to another
C) chronologically
D) spatially

Question 19

How does the paragraph about the scheduling feature on Facebook use process analysis?

A) to explain how the scheduling feature on Facebook was created
B) to describe an update to the scheduling feature on Facebook
C) to show how ineffective the scheduling feature on Facebook is
D) to explain how to use the scheduling feature on Facebook to promote a business or band

Question 20

When we analyze a process, we explain how __________________________ or how _______________________________.

Question 21

Explaining something in __________ is easier than in __________.

Question 22

It is important to know how much your ______________________ knows about the topic.

Question 23

Most process analysis paragraphs are organized ____________________, with the explanation starting at one point and progressing step by step through the process, directions or event.

Question 24

There are ________ categories of process analysis.

Question 25

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-Stopping the proliferation of fake news isn't just the responsibility of the platforms used to spread it.

A) managing
B) punishment
C) finalization
D) creation

Question 26

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-The idea is that people should have a fundamental sense of media literacy .

A) understanding of online sources
B) television knowledge
C) celebrity trivia
D) password protections

Question 27

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-"You'll isolate a claim that has something that can be objectively verified , you will seek the best primary sources in that topic."

A) required
B) printed
C) confirmed
D) lost

Question 28

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-"You'll isolate a claim that has something that can be objectively verified, you will seek the best primary sources in that topic."

A) original sources
B) clues
C) data
D) reminders

Question 29

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-Established news organizations usually own their domains , and they have a standard look that you are probably familiar with.

A) social media profile
B) place of business
C) advertisements
D) space on the internet owned by a
Person or organization

Question 30

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-If it's melodramatic and seems overblown, you should be skeptical.

A) thoughtful
B) overly emotional
C) humorous
D) confusing

Question 31

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-Are they a reputable source with a title that you can verify through a quick Google search?

A) credible
B) award-winning
C) unknown
D) ignored

Question 32

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-Some of the more well-known ones like The Onion and ClickHole use satire to talk about current events.

A) bitter vegetable
B) humorous news source
C) respected, serious news source
D) chatroom

Question 33

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-Some of the more well-known ones like The Onion and ClickHole use satire to talk about current events.

A) social media platform
B) respected, serious news source
C) humorous news source
D) a photo journal

Question 34

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-Some of the more well-known ones like The Onion and ClickHole use satire to talk about current events.

A) criticism through humor
B) publicity
C) mean-spirited insults
D) rational debate

Question 35

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What event does the author use to show the real-life consequences of fake news?

A) a student failing a class
B) a journalist losing his reputation
C) a congressman embarrassing himself
D) a gunman entering and firing inside a pizzeria

Question 36

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What university released a study on media literacy?

A) Yale University
B) UCLA
C) New York University
D) Stanford University

Question 37

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What role should all readers take on when they approach an online article?

A) a critic
B) a fact-checker
C) a journalist
D) an author

Question 38

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-Which of the following is a suspicious url ending?

A) .com
B) .edu
C) .com.co
D) .gov

Question 39

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What should you look for in a credible "About Us" section?

A) information about the news outlet and the company that runs it
B) information about members of leadership
C) an ethics statement
D) all of the above

Question 40

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What else should you look for in a credible "About Us" section?

A) language that is straightforward
B) language that is difficult to understand
C) language that is melodramatic and overblown
D) language that is extremely sparse and lacking detail

Question 41

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What do quotes tell you about the credibility of a source?

A) one good quote is all you need for a source to be considered credible
B) multiple quotes by experts in their fields make a source less likely to be credible
C) multiple quotes by experts in their fields make a source more likely to be credible
D) quotes make no difference in the credibility of a source

Question 42

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-Can you automatically believe any quote you read in an article?

A) Yes, quotes are automatically reputable.
B) Yes, quotes are true most of the time, so it doesn't matter if they are occasionally incorrect.
C) No, you should read critically and verify quotes through Google searches.
D) No, you cannot ever believe a quote.

Question 43

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-How can you reverse search an image?

A) skim through stock image databases
B) right click and choose to search Google
C) use the reverse search app
D) go to Google search and type in a description of the image

Question 44

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What should you do if you see someone sharing a satirical news source as real news?

A) Ignore it
B) Educate them
C) Report them
D) Insult them

Question 45

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-On Sunday, police said a man with a rifle who claimed to be "self-investigating" a baseless online conspiracy theory entered a Washington, D.C. pizzeria and fired the weapon inside the restaurant. So, yes, _______________ is a real problem.

Question 46

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-When [Melissa Zimdars] saw her students referencing questionable _________________, she created and shared a document with them of how to think about sources.

Question 47

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-Look for professors or other academics who can speak to the _______________ they've done.

Question 48

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-__________________often will be written in exaggerated language with the intention of being misleading and then attached to stories that are about a completely different topic or just not true.

Question 49

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-The company leaders behind the platforms these stories are shared on are trying to fix the issue from their side, but they are also trying to make sure not to limit anyone's right to ________________.

Question 50

Answer the following questions about the essay.

-Do you think Davis's account of the pizzeria shooter helps to grab the reader's attention? Why or why not?

Question 51

Answer the following questions about the essay.

-Davis cites a number of experts in the first half of her essay, including academic studies, multiple professors, and the director of the International Fact-Checking Network. What is gained by citing experts?

Question 52

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-Davis's practical, how-to steps are organized in the middle of her essay. Is this organization effective? Why or why not?

Question 53

Answer the following questions about the essay.

-Considering the tone of the essay, who do you think is the intended audience?

Question 54

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-Wynne concludes her essay with a call to action. She says "Don't shy away from these conversations even if they might be uncomfortable. As said, everyone has to help fix the fake news problem." Do you agree with this call to action? Is it an effective conclusion to the essay?

Question 55

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-The voyage was an ordeal , but it was worth it.

A) vacation
B) difficult task
C) pleasant experience
D) dream

Question 56

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-The great majority of immigrants landed in New York City at America's busiest port .

A) city
B) road
C) harbor
D) town

Question 57

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-The steamer, fourteen days out of Naples, filled to capacity with 1600 natives of Italy, had weathered one of the worst storms in our captain's memory.

A) withstood
B) missed
C) been damaged
D) created

Question 58

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-Scowling and gesturing, they pushed and pulled the passengers.

A) smiling
B) laughing
C) frowning
D) crying

Question 59

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-Those who could not pass all the exams would be detained .

A) sent back
B) freed
C) killed
D) held

Question 60

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-One doctor looked for physical and mental abnormalities .

A) strengths
B) weaknesses
C) traits
D) defects

Question 61

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-Those who failed to get past both doctors had to undergo a more thorough medical exam.

A) detailed
B) harsh
C) rapid
D) slowed

Question 62

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-Because of the rigorous physical examination that we had to submit to, there was this terrible anxiety that one of us might be rejected.

A) weak
B) rapid
C) precise
D) long

Question 63

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-My sister was indeed momentarily rejected.

A) almost
B) permanently
C) briefly
D) scarily

Question 64

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay.

-Others would head directly for the teeming immigrant neighborhoods of New York City.

A) crowded
B) poor
C) wealthy
D) comfortable

Question 65

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-Most of the immigrants came from

A) North America.
B) Asia.
C) South America.
D) Europe.

Question 66

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What did most of the immigrants have in common?

A) a belief that life would be better in America
B) a common religion
C) a distrust in their mother country
D) the same ethnicity

Question 67

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What type of passengers were most of the immigrants?

A) wealthy
B) steerage passengers
C) first-class
D) coach

Question 68

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What did the majority of the immigrants never forget?

A) their first look at the Statue of Liberty
B) being seasick
C) their first look at the Empire State Building
D) being homesick

Question 69

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-Why were many immigrants "filled with anxiety" upon reaching Ellis Island?

A) because they were about to embark on a new life
B) because they feared being separated from one another
C) because if they did not pass their examinations they would be sent back to their original country
D) because they had to have official papers and many did not

Question 70

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What disease "caused more than half of all medical detentions"?

A) measles
B) smallpox
C) polio
D) trachoma

Question 71

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What ratio of immigrants was detained for more examinations?

A) approximately one out of every five or six
B) approximately two out of every five or six
C) approximately three out of every five or six
D) approximately four out of every five or six

Question 72

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-How long did Angelo Pellegrini and his family stay on Ellis Island?

A) three days
B) seven days
C) one day
D) five days

Question 73

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-How long did the majority of immigrants stay on Ellis Island?

A) three days
B) seven days
C) one day
D) five days

Question 74

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.

-What did the immigrants bring with them?

A) passports
B) pictures of loved ones
C) all their worldly possessions
D) only the clothes they were wearing

Question 75

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-Immigration to America was at an all-time high in the years ___________________.

Question 76

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-The financial situation for most of these people was that they were _________.

Question 77

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-Often, the ___________ of the family came first to earn money.

Question 78

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-The immigrants had to land at __________ Island.

Question 79

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-They were examined by _________________ to see if they could stay.

Question 80

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-Russell Freedman describes the process of immigration by using both general descriptions of the process and examples of individuals who experienced the process. Does this make the essay stronger or weaker? Explain.