Writing Styles Quiz

What are the steps in expository writing?

• Choose a topic, Write the introduction, Write the body paragraphs, Write the conclusion, Revise and edit the essay

• Create an outline, Write the introduction, Write the body paragraphs, Write the conclusion, Revise and edit the essay

• Choose a topic, Research the topic, Develop a thesis statement, Create an outline, Write the body paragraphs, Write the conclusion, Revise and edit the essay

• Choose a topic, Research the topic, Develop a thesis statement, Create an outline, Write the introduction, Write the body paragraphs, Write the conclusion, Revise and edit the essay

Name three elements of argumentative essays.

• introduction, conclusion, topic sentences

• clear thesis statement, supporting evidence, counterargument

• personal anecdotes, emotional appeals, rhetorical questions

• statistics, facts, expert opinions

What are the characteristics of narrative writing?

• Narrative writing includes dialogue, conflict, and resolution.

• Narrative writing includes facts, statistics, and evidence.

• Narrative writing includes rhyme, rhythm, and repetition.

• Narrative writing includes characters, plot, setting, and point of view.

What is the purpose of expository writing?

• To entertain and engage the reader.

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action.

• To create a fictional story or narrative.

• To inform, explain, or describe a topic.

Name two techniques for persuasive writing.

• rhetorical questions and personal anecdotes

• factual evidence and statistical data

• repetition and parallelism

• emotional appeal and logical reasoning

True or False: Expository writing aims to inform or explain.

• False

• Expository writing aims to entertain

• Expository writing aims to persuade

• True

True or False: Argumentative essays present a balanced view of a topic.

• True

• Partially true

• Sometimes true

• False

True or False: Narrative writing focuses on telling a story.

• False

• Narrative writing focuses on describing objects

• Narrative writing focuses on presenting arguments

• True

True or False: Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

• False

• Persuasive writing aims to entertain the reader

• Persuasive writing aims to inform the reader

• True

True or False: Expository writing uses emotional appeals to persuade the reader.

• False

• Only in certain cases

• Sometimes

• True