College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Which of the following is not a primary type of organization for an academic essay?

Spatial
Topical
Chronological
Anecdotal

The correct answer is: Anecdotal

The other options, Spatial, Topical, and Chronological, are all types of organization commonly used in academic essays. Spatial organization presents information based on physical location or arrangement, while topical organization arranges information based on topics or themes. Chronological organization presents information in the order in which it occurred. However, Anecdotal organization, which arranges information based on personal experiences or stories, is typically not used in academic essays. This type of organization is better suited for creative writing or personal narrative pieces.