Writing Test

What is a claim?

• The main statement in an essay

• The main argument in an essay

• The opposite of the main idea in an essay

• The proof in an essay

In an essay, where should you always state your claim?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Both introduction & conclusion

• In context clues

What do you always need to support your claim?

• Reasoning & a thesis

• Reasoning & counterclaims

• Evidence & counterclaims

• Evidence & reasoning

Facts, statistics, and quotes could all be used as:

• Evidence

• A thesis statement

• An introduction

• A conclusion

What are the three types of writing?

• Narrative, Stories and Fantasy

• Reading, Writing and Math

• Narrative, Dialogue and Spelling

• Narrative, Opinion and Informational

Which word means "writing about oneself"?

• television

• autograph

• autobiography

• autofocus

What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

• talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects

• inform or explain a subject to the reader

• tell a story

• use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details

The opposite side of your argument in an essay is:

• Reasons

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

What do you use to back up your claim & go against your counterclaim?

• Claim

• Rebuttal

• Counterclaim

• Facts

Which paragraph should wrap up your findings, restate your claim, and asks readers to make a change?

• Introduction

• Body paragraph

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion