Essay Writing Quiz

What type of essay allows you to be more creative with language?

• Descriptive essay

• Argumentative essay

• Narrative essay

• Expository essay

What should the introduction of an essay contain?

• A reference page

• Background information and a thesis statement

• Only the thesis statement

• A conclusion

Which skill is tested in a descriptive essay?

• Research and argumentation

• Building a narrative

• Creative language use

• Familiarity with a topic

What is the main focus of an expository essay?

• Presenting a story

• Building a narrative

• Providing a sensory description

• Explaining a topic clearly

What is the purpose of a narrative essay?

• To tell a story

• To provide a detailed sensory description

• To explain a topic clearly

• To present an extended, evidence-based argument

What should each paragraph in an essay have?

• Multiple focuses

• A single focus and clear connection to the thesis statement

• No connection to the thesis statement

• No clear transitions

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an essay?

• To provide background information

• To introduce new arguments

• To repeat the points in the essay

• To draw connections between arguments

Which type of essay requires careful word choices and figurative language?

• Argumentative essay

• Descriptive essay

• Narrative essay

• Expository essay

What is the main requirement for an essay's introduction?

• To provide a conclusion

• To have a thesis statement

• To include in-text citations

• To have multiple focuses

What is the main focus of a narrative essay?

• Building a narrative

• Explaining a topic clearly

• Providing a sensory description

• Presenting a story