AP Writing Lesson 1
Authored by Ausencio Delgado
English
11th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To conclude the paragraph.
To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.
To provide evidence supporting the main idea.
To summarize the entire essay.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
"The car was fast."
"Her smile was a ray of sunshine."
"Reading is essential for success."
"He left the room quickly."
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the syntax activity, why would a writer use short, choppy sentences?
To create a reflective tone.
To add depth to their writing.
To create tension or urgency.
To make their writing complex.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a concrete detail in a paragraph?
To restate the topic sentence.
To provide an opinion.
To provide specific evidence that supports the topic sentence.
To conclude the paragraph.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best defines 'diction'?
The sentence structure used in writing.
The specific words chosen by the writer to convey a message.
The organization of ideas in a paragraph.
The use of transitions between ideas.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example given, 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine,' the phrase 'ray of sunshine' is an example of which figurative language device?
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Personification
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of commentary in a paragraph?
To summarize the paragraph.
To explain how the concrete detail supports the topic sentence.
To provide an example.
To introduce a new topic.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
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