Types of Essays Quiz

Which type of essay tells a story and includes characters, plot, and setting?

• Narrative essay

• Descriptive essay

• Expository essay

• Argumentative essay

What type of essay uses evidence and facts to convince the reader of a certain viewpoint?

• reflective essay

• analytical essay

• definition essay

• argumentative essay

Which type of essay provides factual information and explains a topic?

• Descriptive essay

• Narrative essay

• Persuasive essay

• Informational essay

What type of essay examines a topic in depth and provides ideas and information based on the text?

• Constructed response

• Informational essay

• Narrative essay

• Argumentative essay

What is the main purpose of a narrative essay?

• To provide a detailed analysis of a topic

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action

• To tell a story or share a personal experience

• To present factual information and evidence

What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To entertain the reader with a fictional story.

• To provide a summary of different viewpoints without taking a stance.

• To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

• To educate the reader about a specific topic without trying to persuade them.

What is the main purpose of an informational essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide information or educate the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To persuade the reader

What is the main purpose of a constructed response?

• To measure memorization abilities.

• To test knowledge of historical events.

• To evaluate physical fitness.

• To assess critical thinking and expression skills.

Which type of essay is focused on presenting evidence and counterarguments?

• Narrative essay

• Persuasive essay

• Argumentative essay

• Descriptive essay

What type of essay requires the writer to weigh the claims on differing sides of a debate and support one of those sides?

• Reflective essay

• Expository essay

• Argumentative essay

• Analytical essay