Quiz 1: Paragraphs and Essays
Max wanted to win the championship more than anything. He woke up at 6:00 to run every day. He made certain to eat all the right foods. He even spent time in prayer asking God to help him. _____. Max was nervous, but he knew that he had done his best to prepare. Max decided to have fun and enjoy the day. He was determined to be proud of himself no matter whether he won or lost.
Finally, the day of the race arrived
Read the following paragraph. Which sentence is the topic sentence? I first stopped by the store to pick up a few groceries. Then, I dropped off my letters at the post office. I had a dentist appointment in the afternoon. Finally, I attended my best friend's birthday party in the evening. My day was long and exhausting.
My day was long and exhausting.
appeals to the five senses tells a story tries to convince the reader teaches the reader something about a literary work its main purpose is to present information to the reader its main purpose is to present information to the reader shows the similarities and differences between two subjects
1. descriptive essay 2. narrative essay 3. persuasive essay 4. critical essay 5. expository essay 6. comparison and contrast essay
Look at these two outlines for a comparison-contrast essay. Which outline represents the point-by-point method of writing?
Table to the right represents the point-by-point method.
Which of the following statements is not true of a concluding paragraph in an essay?
The conlcuding paragraph should introduce new explanatory information.
hinted at rather than clearly stated
implicit
coming to a logical conclusion
infer
Read the following paragraph and tell which shape it is. Max wanted to win the championship more than anything. He woke up at 6:00 to run every day. He made certain to eat all the right foods. He even spent time in prayer asking God to help him.
inverted triangle
ordinary language; not poetry
prose
words that logically connect one idea to another
transition
All essays should contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
true
It is acceptable to use personal pronouns in a narrative essay.
true
Shane uses a lot of color in his paintings, _____ his sister who prefers only black and white.
unlike
Which type of essay would have the following thesis statement? When buying a house you should consider your budget, your family's needs, and your future.
expository
written to explain or inform
expository
