Informative Essays Quiz

What type of essay explains the meaning of a topic or idea?

• Definition essay

• Narrative essay

• Descriptive essay

• Persuasive essay

Which type of essay looks at the similarities and differences between two topics?

• Cause and effect essay

• Compare and contrast essay

• Classification essay

• Definition essay

What type of essay organizes information into categories based on similarities?

• Descriptive essay

• Classification essay

• Narrative essay

• Cause and effect essay

Which type of essay focuses on the link between the cause of an event or idea and the resulting effect?

• Narrative essay

• Persuasive essay

• Cause and effect essay

• Compare and contrast essay

How many paragraphs are typically included in the structure of an informative essay?

• 3

• 6

• 4

• 5

What should the conclusion of an informative essay include?

• Restate the thesis statement

• New information

• Contradictory evidence

• Additional examples

What is included in each body paragraph of an informative essay?

• Personal opinions

• Fictional stories

• Details that support the thesis

• Only the thesis statement

What is the purpose of the hook in the introduction of an informative essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce new information

• To grab the reader's attention

Which type of essay would classify dishes into categories by country?

• Compare and contrast essay

• Cause and effect essay

• Classification essay

• Definition essay

What does a compare and contrast essay focus on?

• Explaining the meaning of a topic

• Organizing information into categories

• Linking causes and effects

• Similarities and differences between two topics