Informative Writing Quiz

What is the main purpose of informative writing?

• To persuade the reader

• To inform the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To express personal opinion

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What are the three main parts of an informative essay?

• Thesis, evidence, conclusion

• Body, thesis, conclusion

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Introduction, conclusion, body

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TEKS.ELA.E1.10B

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What is a thesis statement in an essay?

• A concluding statement

• A question for the reader

• A summary of the main point or argument

• An introduction to the topic

What should each paragraph in the body of an essay have?

• A topic sentence and a concluding sentence

• A conclusion sentence only

• A thesis statement and supporting details

• A transition sentence only

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TEKS.ELA.E1.10B

TEKS.ELA.E2.10B

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What is the purpose of citing sources in informative writing?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To confuse the reader

• To show off the number of sources used

• To make the essay longer

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TEKS.ELA.CR.4B

TEKS.ELA.E1.11F

TEKS.ELA.E2.11F

TEKS.ELA.E2.4H

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How can bias be avoided in informative writing?

• By using personal anecdotes

• By dismissing counterarguments

• By presenting both sides of an argument

• By using emotional language

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What should the conclusion of an essay do?

• Introduce a new topic

• Restate the thesis statement

• Provide biased opinions

• Leave the reader confused

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TEKS.ELA.E1.10B

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What is the importance of knowing your audience in informative writing?

• It helps in adjusting tone and level of detail

• It helps in using slang and jargon

• It has no importance

• It limits the scope of the essay

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TEKS.ELA.CR.4B

TEKS.ELA.E2.11F

TEKS.ELA.E2.4H

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What should you do before writing an essay?

• Create an outline

• Revise the essay first

• Avoid using transitions

• Use informal language

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TEKS.ELA.E1.10B

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What should you do after writing an essay?

• Avoid using white space

• Use complex language

• Ask someone else to write it for you

• Revise it and check for errors

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TEKS.ELA.E1.10B

TEKS.ELA.E2.10B

TEKS.ELA.E3.10B

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