Expository Essay Test

What is a HOOK?

• It is a story about your own personal experience.

• It is your main argument that controls your entire paper.

• It grabs your reader's attention at the beginning of your essay.

• It is a comparison that uses "like" or "as."

Which of the following is a type of hook?

• All of the below

• Fact

• Question

• Onomatopoeia

Which of the following is the HOOK in the expository essay?

• Working in groups is more fun that working alone.

• According to a famous businessman, "Players win games; teams win championships."

• Second, it is better to work in a group because it is more fun.

• In conclusion, working in groups is better than working alone because you can make a higher grade, you can have more fun with your friends, and you can complete your assignments faster.

What is a thesis statement?

• A story about your own personal experiences.

• Your main claim/argument that controls your entire essay.

• A statement that somebody says.

• A statement that is true and can be proven.

What does a thesis statement include?

• Dialogue and figurative language

• A claim and three reasons why

• A hook and a concluding sentence

• A fact and two opinions

Which of the following is a claim/position?

• They are inexpensive.

• They come in big bags.

• Everybody loves them.

• Takis are the best chips.

Which is the best topic sentence?

• Takis are the best chips because they come in big bags..

• Takis are the best chips because everybody loves them.

• Takis are the best chips because they are inexpensive.

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is the thesis statement?

• It is better to work in a groups because you can make a better grade, it is more fun, and you can work faster.

• A famous businessman once said, "players win games; teams win championships."

• According to Michael Melendez, "I enjoy working in groups because I am able to build friendships and have fun while learning."

• It is better to work in a group because you can make a better grade.

Which of the following is a topic sentence?

• According to my mother, "Everyone should eat their vegetables."

• It is better to work in a group because you can make a better grade.

• When I was little, I lived in another state.

• Yikes! That snake startled me.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is a fact?

• Furthermore, whenever I am having a bad day...

• Students in Ms. Fine's class scored 30% higher...

• According to Alexis Carr, "Working with a group...."

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6