Essay Writing Quiz

What is the purpose of the thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the author

• To restate the question and provide two reasons

• To summarize the conclusion

• To list the main ideas

What should be included in the counterargument section of an essay?

• A summary of the main points

• A restatement of the thesis

• The opposition's viewpoint and its weaknesses

• A list of references

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an essay?

• To introduce new evidence

• To restate the thesis and add a call to action

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To list all the sources used

The first step in writing an essay according to the document is (a)  

• Writing the conclusion
• Stating the main idea
• Identifying the author and title
• Listing the evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should be done in the second topic sentence of an essay?

• Restate the thesis

• Introduce a new reason

• Summarize the essay

• List all the sources

What should be included in the summary section of an essay?

• A detailed analysis

• A brief overview of the main points

• A list of references

• A new argument

The purpose of a call to action in an essay conclusion is (a)  

• To introduce new evidence
• To encourage the reader to take act
• To summarize the essay
• To list all the sources

What is the purpose of the thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the author

• To restate the question and provide two reasons

• To summarize the conclusion

• To list the main points

How many reasons should be included in the thesis statement?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the purpose of a cause and effect statement in a conclusion?

• To introduce new topics

• To show the relationship between events

• To list references

• To summarize the essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3