Types of Writing

What are the three main types of writing that we focus on?

• Persuasive, Argumentative, Narrative

• Narrative, Persuasive, Expository

• Expository, Narrative, Argumentative

• Narrative, Descriptive, Expository

Which essay's purpose is to entertain its audience?

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Persuasive

• Expository

Which essay has a claim and a counterclaim?

• Narrative

• Argumentative

• Compare-Contrast

• Expository

What is a thesis?

• The main point of an essay

• A list of subtopics in an essay

• An engaging first line

• A concluding sentence

Each new paragraph in an essay should start with.....

• a hook

• a thesis

• evidence

• a topic sentence

There are at least ____ lines in a paragraph.

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the minimum number of paragraphs in a formal essay?

• 5

• 7

• 4

• 3

Choose the correct order of an essay.

• Body paragraphs, Introduction, Conclusion

• Conclusion, Body paragraphs, Introduction

• Introduction, Conclusion, Body paragraphs

• Introduction, Body paragraphs, Conclusion

Which type of writing has evidence to support the claim and a Works Cited page?

• Argumentative

• Expository

• Narrative

• Persuasive

Which type of writing is known for having figurative language and dialogue?

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Persuasive

• Expository