Question

which questions should a writer ask when revising an argumentative essay to make sure it is in a formal style?
check all that apply.

are my ideas logically connected?
are my arguments well organized?
do i avoid a casual style and tone?
where can i insert some contractions?
which wording should be more colorful?

Explanation:

Define formal style requirements

Using the Formal Register and Academic Tone knowledge points, we identify that a formal style in academic writing requires objective language, precise vocabulary, logical transitions, and the avoidance of conversational elements like contractions, slang, or overly casual phrasing.

Evaluate organization and logic options

Using the Essay Revision knowledge point, we assess the first two options:

• "Are my ideas logically connected?"
• "Are my arguments well organized?"

While logical flow and organization are essential for a strong essay, they relate to structure and coherence rather than style and tone specifically. However, a formal style is characterized by clear, logical connections between ideas rather than disjointed or conversational transitions. Let's look closer at standard curriculum definitions: revision for formal style specifically targets tone, vocabulary, and conventions (like avoiding contractions and casual language).

Evaluate style and tone options

Using the Formal Register and Academic Tone knowledge points:

• "Do I avoid a casual style and tone?": This directly addresses maintaining a formal style.
• "Where can I insert some contractions?": Contractions (e.g., "don't", "can't") are informal and should be avoided in formal writing. Therefore, a writer would not look to insert them.
• "Which wording should be more colorful?": "Colorful" or highly emotional language is often informal or subjective, which detracts from an objective, formal academic tone.

Therefore, the primary question directly ensuring a formal style is avoiding a casual style and tone. Let's re-verify if standard rubrics include logical connections and organization under style. Usually, style revision checklists focus on tone, word choice, and conventions (avoiding casual language/contractions). Thus, "Do I avoid a casual style and tone?" is the correct choice.

Answer:

• Are my ideas logically connected?
• Are my arguments well organized?
• Do I avoid a casual style and tone? (Correct answer)
• Where can I insert some contractions?
• Which wording should be more colorful?