Short Answers This part of the unit test assesses your knowledge of broad ideas and concepts covered in the unit, as well as your personal views and original thinking on unit topics.

Each of the questions below is worth 10 points. To maximize your chance for full points:
write thorough answers of three or more sentences (use as much of the allotted space as you can if you are writing by hand)
write in complete sentences.
1. Why is it important to use proper punctuation in writing? Name at least five punctuation marks, and describe the job of each of those marks. (10 points)

2. Topical and functional paragraphs are two different types of paragraphs used in an essay. Define each and list the types of topical and functional paragraphs a writer might use. (10 points)

3. What components make up a simple sentence? Define each component and give an example. (10 points)

4. Define the term essay. Name the three main parts of an essay and explain their roles within the essay. (10 points)

5. What is a thesis statement? Why is it so important that an essay have a thesis statement? (10 points)