Creative Nonfiction 12 Final

What is the purpose of fact-checking in news writing?

• To ensure accuracy, credibility, and reliability of the information presented to the audience.
• To confuse the audience with conflicting information
• To add unnecessary details to the news article
• To delay the publication of news articles

What is the primary purpose of expository writing?

• a) To entertain readers

• b) To persuade readers

• c) To inform or explain

• d) To express personal feelings

An editorial is a form of:

• a) News article

• b) Opinion piece

• c) Feature story

• d) Investigative report

Which tense is typically used in expository writing?

• a) Present tense

• b) Past tense

• c) Future tense

• d) A mix of past and present tenses

What should be the tone of expository writing?

• a) Serious and formal

• b) Humorous and lighthearted

• c) Emotional and sentimental

• d) Sarcastic and ironic

The primary purpose of an editorial is to:

• a) Inform readers about current events

• b) Present both sides of an argument

• c) Persuade readers and express an opinion

• d) Provide statistical data and analysis

The introductory paragraph of an editorial is known as the:

• a) Conclusion

• b) Thesis statement

• c) Body

• d) Hook

Editorials often conclude with a:

• a) Call to action

• b) Summary of opposing viewpoints

• c) List of references

• d) Historical background

What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph in expository writing?

• a) To introduce new ideas and arguments

• b) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis

• c) To share personal opinions and experiences

• d) To leave the reader with a cliffhanger

Editorials often draw on which rhetorical devices to enhance their arguments?

• a) Simile and metaphor

• b) Alliteration and assonance

• c) Hyperbole and understatement

• d) Irony and sarcasm