Informative Writing Quiz

What is informative writing?

• Writing that describes fictional characters

• Writing that expresses personal opinions

• Writing that teaches the reader about a topic or idea

• Writing that tells a story

What is the purpose of informative writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To teach the reader about a topic or idea

• To express personal experiences

What does the word 'informative' mean?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To officially tell someone about something or give them information

• To describe fictional characters

What is an example of informative writing?

• A personal narrative about a vacation

• A fictional story about elephants

• A writing that teaches about giant pandas

• A writing that expresses personal opinions

Which of the following is NOT an example of informative writing?

• A historical fiction about the Titanic

• A book about basketball

• A book about turtles

• A book about earth

What are some text features of informative writing?

• Emotions, opinions, and personal experiences

• Characters, dialogue, and plot

• Conflict, resolution, and setting

• Topic, Key Ideas, Evidence, Commentary

What are subtopics in informative writing?

• Conflict and resolution

• Emotions and personal experiences

• Characters and their actions

• Reasons or supporting evidence that points back to the main topic or controlling idea

Why is it important to include sources in informative writing?

• To make the writing more fictional

• To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the information sources

• To show off the author's knowledge

• To make the writing more interesting

What kind of information should be included in informative writing?

• Fictional characters and their actions

• Facts and details about the topic

• Emotions and conflicts

• Opinions and personal experiences

What type of paragraphs are used in expository writing?

• body

• introduction

• conclusion

• all of the above