Informative Essay Mastery Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an informative essay?

• To persuade the reader to accept the author's viewpoint

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To provide information and explain a topic to the reader

• To compare and contrast different viewpoints on a topic

Which of the following is an example of a supporting detail?

• The main argument of the essay

• A fact that provides evidence for a point made in the essay

• The conclusion of the essay

• A rhetorical question to engage the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

When organizing information in an informative essay, what should the writer do first?

• Write the conclusion

• Create an outline to organize main ideas and supporting details

• Choose a catchy title

• Start with writing the introduction

What is a key feature of a clear and concise introduction in an informative essay?

• It presents a detailed background of the topic

• It outlines every main point that will be covered in the essay

• It provides a thesis statement that clearly states the essay’s main idea

• It starts with an anecdote to engage the reader

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating sources in an informative essay?

• The popularity of the source

• The credibility of the source

• The relevance of the information to the essay topic

• The currency of the information

An effective conclusion in an informative essay should:

• Introduce a new topic to surprise the reader

• Summarize the main points of the essay

• Provide detailed descriptions of each main point

• Ask a question to leave the reader thinking

Which of the following is an example of organizing information logically in an informative essay?

• Jumping back and forth between topics

• Placing the conclusion before the introduction

• Grouping related information together in paragraphs

• Writing the body paragraphs before deciding on a thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When analyzing sources for an informative essay, it is important to check for:

• The length of the source

• The author's emotional tone

• Bias and objectivity

• The number of images included

A thesis statement in an informative essay should:

• Be vague to maintain the reader's interest

• Clearly state the main idea of the essay

• List all the supporting details

• Make a persuasive argument

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written informative essay?

• It contains a clear and concise thesis statement

• It includes opinions and personal anecdotes as evidence

• It organizes information in a logical manner

• It evaluates sources for credibility and relevance