11th Grade Exam Review

Which type of essay tells a story?

• narrative

• argumentative/persuasive

• descriptive

• expository/research-based

Which type of essay uses imagery to paint a picture of a setting?

• narrative

• argumentative/persuasive

• descriptive

• expository/research-based

Which type of essay uses persuasive techniques to convince the audience of the writer's point of view.

• narrative

• argumentative/persuasive

• descriptive

• expository/research-based

As a writer, you should anticipate the needs or expectations of your __________ in order to convey information or argue for a particular claim.

• Friends

• Family

• Dogs

• Audience

The __________ statement of a persuasive essay states the topic and the point you are trying to make about that topic.

Correct this sentence: I need to go to the store however I don't want to.

• I need to go to the store, however, I don't want to.

• I need to go to the store; however I don't want to.

• I need to go to the store. However, I don't want to.

• I need to go to the store; however, I don't want to.

Which of the following is NOT a brainstorming method?

• research ideas

• make pros and cons

• make a venn diagram

• take a nap

Punctuate this sentence correctly: Although those children hate cucumbers they admit that they love pickles.

• Although those children hate cucumbers, they admit that they love pickles.

• Although those children hate cucumbers; they admit that they love pickles.

• Although those children hate cucumbers. They admit that they love pickles.

• Although those children hate cucumbers: they admit that they love pickles.

This text structure covers Step 1, Step 2, Step 3; do this, then do that, and finally do this...

• cause and effect

• problem/solution

• process/sequence

• order of importance

This text structure involves two parts:

The author identifies a problem The author details a solution to this problem

• cause and effect

• problem/solution

• process/sequence

• order of importance