Informational Writing Quiz

What are the three parts of an essay introduction?

• hook/lead, body paragraph, concluding paragraph

• hook/lead, explanation/background, thesis statement

• beginning, middle, ending

• characters, setting, plot

What are the types of leads/hooks that a writer use for an essay?

• quote, thesis, introduction, body paragraph, conclusion

• question, statistic/fact, introduction, conclusion

• beginning, middle, ending

• quote, statistic/fact, strong statement, question, anecdote/scenario

What are the components of a well-written essay? Select all that apply.

• introductory paragraph

• body paragraphs

• concluding paragraph

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence in the introductory paragraph that tells the reader exactly what the essay is about.

• The writer's opinion on a particular topic.

• The beginning sentence which is used to engage the reader.

• There is no such thing as a thesis statement. It is just a conspiracy theory.

The thesis statement is usually the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.

• True

• False

Which type of essay explains a process or event in sequential or chronological order? Select one answer.

• sequence

• description

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

Which type of essay defines or describes a topic by including characteristics or examples? Select one answer.

• sequence

• description

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

Which type of essay explains how things are alike and different? Select one answer.

• sequence

• description

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

Which type of essay presents a problem and then offers solutions? This can also be set up with questions and answers. Select one answer.

• sequence

• description

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

Which type of essay explains the causes of an event or situation and the effects that result? Select one answer.

• sequence

• description

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution

• cause/effect