What is an essay?
What's an Essay

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English
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7th Grade
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Seema Maqbul
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
It is a short story in which there are main characters
The lyrics to a song
A short piece of writing on a particular subject
A poem that describes a scene
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
There are ONLY five types of essays.
true
false
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
An expository essay
Explains a topic in a clear, logical manner.
Explores the reasons something happened and its consequences.
Provides a summary of a book
Examines similarities and differences between two subjects.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a common type of essay?
Narrative essay
Musical essay
Expository essay
Descriptive essay
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
True or False: An argumentative essay presents both sides of an issue.
false
true
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why is it important to write essays ? (select the two right answers)
It improves our ability to express ideas effectively.
You improve your writing skills over all
It is important because the schools tells you it is
It presents facts, definitions, and examples without personal opinions.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A compare and contrast essay
Examines similarities and differences between two subjects.
Aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view.
Describes a scene
is a a piece of writing that talks about a specfic topic
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