FAST Writing Review II

1. What should each body paragraph in an essay include?
   

• 1. A) A new thesis statement
     

• B) A Topic Sentence

• C) 2 X Evidence

• D) 2 X Elaboration/Commentary

1. How should evidence be presented in an essay?
   

• 1. A) In the form of personal opinions
     

• 1. B) By citing sources
     

• 1. C) In a way that supports the thesis statement
     

• 1. D) Only in the conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

1. What is the purpose of a hook in an essay's introduction?
   

• 1. A) To present the main argument
     

• 1. B) To grab the reader's attention
     

• 1. C) To summarize the essay
     

• 1. D) To list the supporting details

1. Which of the following is NOT a type of hook for an essay?
   

• 1. A) A rhetorical question
     

• 1. B) A strong statement
     

• 1. C) A quote
     

• 1. D) A surprising fact

1. What is the term for the final sentence in a body paragraph that sums up the paragraph's main point?
   

• 1. A) Hook
     

• 1. B) Thesis statement
     

• 1. C) Topic sentence
     

• 1. D) Concluding sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. What should NOT be included in the conclusion of an essay?
   

• 1. A) A restatement of the thesis
     

• 1. B) A call to action
     

• 1. C) New arguments
     

• 1. D) A summary of main points

1. Which of the following is a strategy for writing a strong body paragraph?
   

• 1. A) Ignore the thesis statement
     

• 1. B) Use evidence unrelated to the topic sentence
     

• 1. C) Develop one main idea thoroughly
     

• 1. D) Introduce new points in the concluding sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. How can an essay writer ensure coherence between paragraphs?
   

• 1. A) By using transitions
     

• 1. B) By changing the topic frequently
     

• 1. C) By avoiding evidence
     

• 1. D) By writing longer paragraphs

1. What is the best practice for incorporating sources into an essay?
   

• 1. A) Use only one source for the entire essay
     

• 1. B) Paraphrase without citation
     

• 1. C) Use a variety of sources and cite them properly
     

• 1. D) Copy and paste large sections of text

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

1. What is the term for the overall feeling or atmosphere of an essay?
   

• 1. A) Argument
     

• 1. B) Tone
     

• 1. C) Structure
     

• 1. D) Grammar