Essay Writing Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an essay?

• To provide a summary of a book

• To inform or persuade the reader

• To create a fictional story

• To entertain the reader

What are the four most common forms of essays?

• Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Prose

• Thesis, Dissertation, Article, Report

• Narration, Description, Exposition, Argumentation

• Research, Review, Reaction, Memoir

What is the main difference between formal and informal essays?

• Formal essays are longer than informal essays

• Informal essays are always written in third person

• Formal essays are research-based and factual

• Informal essays must include citations

What is a thesis statement?

• A summary of the essay's conclusion

• The main topic of the essay

• A quote from a famous author

• The central idea or argument of the essay

What is the structure of a narrative essay?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Thesis, Evidence, Analysis

• Beginning, Middle, End

• Hook, Argument, Summary

What should an essay introduction include?

• A summary of the conclusion

• A list of references

• A hook, topic highlight, and thesis statement

• A detailed analysis of the topic

What is the role of the authorial voice in an essay?

• To provide a fictional narrative

• To set the tone and perspective of the writing

• To summarize the main points

• To introduce characters

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an essay?

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To summarize key arguments and reaffirm the thesis

• To introduce new arguments

• To present a new topic

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a formal essay?

• Research-based

• Factual information

• Subjective opinions

• Written in third person

What is the main function of the body of an essay?

• To summarize the conclusion

• To deliver the argument with structured paragraphs

• To introduce the topic

• To provide a list of references