DE ENC 1102 Final Study Guide 2026 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the difference between a sentence and a A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete
fragment or an incomplete thought (independent clause). A sentence fragment (incomplete sentence) is a
sentence? Give examples of each. group of words that lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete
thought. Fragments often occur when a phrase or dependent clause is
punctuated as a full sentence.
, What is a double negative? Give examples. A double negative is a grammatical construction where two negative words (like
"no," "not," "never," "nobody," "can't") are used in the same sentence or clause.
Audience The listener, viewer, or reader of a text
Connotation The implied or associative meaning of a word
Denotation The dictionary definition of a word
Abstract Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
Concrete Existing in a material or physical form; real or solid; not abstract.
Euphemism A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too
harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
Anectdote A short, personal, and often amusing story about a real incident or person, used
to illustrate a point, support an argument, or add humor to writing.
Colloquial expressions Informal words, phrases, or slang used in casual, everyday conversation rather
than formal speech or writing.
Cliché An overused phrase, idea, or element such as a plot point or character type which
has lost its original novelty, or meaning through excessive repetition.
Genre A specific category, style, or form of artistic, literary, or musical composition,
defined by shared conventions, themes, or techniques.
Argumentative A genre of academic writing that requires investigating a topic, collecting and
evaluating evidence, and establishing a clear, firm position on a debatable issue.
Persuasive A genre of academic writing that uses logic, evidence, and emotional appeals to
convince readers to adopt a specific viewpoint or take a particular action.
Paragraph length is approximately _______ sentences. 5
Indent ____ spaces at beginning of paragraph. 5
Basic paragraphs normally contain around _____ words, but 100
this is not a rule.
MLA heading: make sure _______________________ are also on the Last name and page number
first
page.
MLA stands for _________________________. Modern Language Association
_______________ is never acceptable. Plagiarism
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the difference between a sentence and a A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete
fragment or an incomplete thought (independent clause). A sentence fragment (incomplete sentence) is a
sentence? Give examples of each. group of words that lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete
thought. Fragments often occur when a phrase or dependent clause is
punctuated as a full sentence.
, What is a double negative? Give examples. A double negative is a grammatical construction where two negative words (like
"no," "not," "never," "nobody," "can't") are used in the same sentence or clause.
Audience The listener, viewer, or reader of a text
Connotation The implied or associative meaning of a word
Denotation The dictionary definition of a word
Abstract Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
Concrete Existing in a material or physical form; real or solid; not abstract.
Euphemism A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too
harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
Anectdote A short, personal, and often amusing story about a real incident or person, used
to illustrate a point, support an argument, or add humor to writing.
Colloquial expressions Informal words, phrases, or slang used in casual, everyday conversation rather
than formal speech or writing.
Cliché An overused phrase, idea, or element such as a plot point or character type which
has lost its original novelty, or meaning through excessive repetition.
Genre A specific category, style, or form of artistic, literary, or musical composition,
defined by shared conventions, themes, or techniques.
Argumentative A genre of academic writing that requires investigating a topic, collecting and
evaluating evidence, and establishing a clear, firm position on a debatable issue.
Persuasive A genre of academic writing that uses logic, evidence, and emotional appeals to
convince readers to adopt a specific viewpoint or take a particular action.
Paragraph length is approximately _______ sentences. 5
Indent ____ spaces at beginning of paragraph. 5
Basic paragraphs normally contain around _____ words, but 100
this is not a rule.
MLA heading: make sure _______________________ are also on the Last name and page number
first
page.
MLA stands for _________________________. Modern Language Association
_______________ is never acceptable. Plagiarism
