College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of writing should be used in an academic essay?

Personal narrative
Conversational speech
Professional tone
Opinion-based statements

The correct answer is: Professional tone

Academic essays require a professional tone to convey a clear and objective argument or analysis. Personal narratives may be more emotional and subjective, making it difficult to present facts and evidence. Conversational speech can appear too informal and may lack structure and organization needed in academic writing. Opinion-based statements are also not suitable as they do not typically follow the academic process of research, analysis, and critical thinking. In contrast, using a professional tone demonstrates credibility and strengthens the overall impact of the essay. It is important to use specific, scholarly language rather than casual or colloquial language that may be used in personal or conversational writing.