
Essay Writing Quiz

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Davon Miles
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an informational essay?
To summarize the main points of a novel
To entertain the reader with a fictional story
To provide information or educate the reader on a specific topic
To persuade the reader to take a specific action
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main focus of an explanatory essay introduction?
To provide background information and context for the topic being discussed and present the thesis statement.
To introduce a completely different topic
To list random facts about the topic
To provide a conclusion for the essay
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a thesis statement in an essay?
A thesis statement is a paragraph that questions the reader.
A thesis statement is a question that the essay seeks to answer for the reader.
A thesis statement is a list of sources used in the essay.
A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main points and purpose of the essay.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of topic sentences in an essay?
They are only used in creative writing, not academic writing.
The last sentence.
They are unnecessary and can be omitted from an essay. The first sentence of a paragraph.
They introduce the main idea or argument of a paragraph and help to guide the reader through the essay. The first sentence of a paragraph.
They provide evidence to support the thesis statement.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the importance of background information in an essay?
It is irrelevant and does not add any value to the essay.
It provides context and helps the reader understand the topic.
It confuses the reader and makes the essay harder to understand.
It takes up unnecessary space and makes the essay longer than necessary.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of information does an informative/explanatory/expository essay give?
dialogue from characters
facts/evidence
opinions
descriptive language/ figurative expression
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should an explanatory essay introduction include?
A thesis statement, a body paragraph, and a conclusion.
A conclusion, supporting evidence, and a counterargument.
A hook, background information, and a thesis statement.
A title, a summary, and a conclusion.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
what is the correct order of the introduction paragraph?
hook, thesis, background, topic sentences
topic sentences, hook, introduction, thesis
hook, background info, thesis, topic sentences
beginning, middle, end
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