Nonfiction Writing Quiz

What is the purpose of nonfiction writing?

• To present information

• To entertain the reader

• To express personal opinions

• To create fictional stories

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which point of view is commonly used in nonfiction writing?

• All of the above

• Third person

• Second person

• First person

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the term used for nonfiction writing that convinces the reader to accept a point of view?

• Autobiography

• Biography

• Essay

• Interview

What are the three types of essays?

• Personal, informative, argumentative

• Narrative, descriptive, expository

• Persuasive, analytical, reflective

• Research, critical, creative

Which visual media can be used in nonfiction writing?

• Poems and short stories

• Music and videos

• Photographs and illustrations

• Paintings and sculptures

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is a common characteristic of expository writing?

• It tells a story based on the author's life.

• It persuades the reader to take action.

• It explains a concept or idea.

• It describes a scene or person in detail.

What is the primary purpose of a biography?

• To entertain readers with imaginative stories.

• To provide a detailed account of another person's life.

• To argue a specific point of view or idea.

• To describe the author's own experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following is an example of persuasive writing?

• A news article reporting on recent events.

• An instruction manual for a smartphone.

• An editorial piece advocating for climate change action.

• A historical account of the Civil War.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the main objective of argumentative writing?

• To narrate a story

• To describe a scene or person in detail

• To convince the reader of a particular point of view

• To provide a detailed account of another person's life

Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive writing?

• It tells a story based on the author's life

• It persuades the reader to take action

• It explains a concept or idea

• It provides detailed information about a person, place, or thing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5