Quiz on Types of Leads

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to glide alongside a sea turtle through a coral reef? Each year, millions of people explore the ocean’s wonders, witnessing its vibrant marine life and learning about its fragile ecosystem. According to marine biologists, over 80% of the ocean remains unexplored, making it one of Earth’s greatest mysteries. Let’s dive into the incredible world of the ocean and uncover its secrets.   

What type of lead is used in the first sentence of the passage?

• Statistic

• Rhetorical Question

• Quote

• Amazing Fact

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

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Have you ever wondered what it feels like to glide alongside a sea turtle through a coral reef? Each year, millions of people explore the ocean’s wonders, witnessing its vibrant marine life and learning about its fragile ecosystem. According to marine biologists, over 80% of the ocean remains unexplored, making it one of Earth’s greatest mysteries. Let’s dive into the incredible world of the ocean and uncover its secrets.   

The second sentence introduces the subject with vibrant imagery. What type of lead is this?

• Statistic

• Descriptive Segment

• Amazing Fact

• Anecdote

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to glide alongside a sea turtle through a coral reef? Each year, millions of people explore the ocean’s wonders, witnessing its vibrant marine life and learning about its fragile ecosystem. According to marine biologists, over 80% of the ocean remains unexplored, making it one of Earth’s greatest mysteries. Let’s dive into the incredible world of the ocean and uncover its secrets.   

If the first sentence were rewritten as, “It might be hard to believe, but the ocean covers over 70% of Earth’s surface,” what type of lead would this be?

• Statistic

• Amazing Fact

• Quote

• Anecdote

What is the purpose of including multiple types of leads in a passage?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to glide alongside a sea turtle through a coral reef? Each year, millions of people explore the ocean’s wonders, witnessing its vibrant marine life and learning about its fragile ecosystem. According to marine biologists, over 80% of the ocean remains unexplored, making it one of Earth’s greatest mysteries. Let’s dive into the incredible world of the ocean and uncover its secrets.   

What type of lead is used in the first sentence of the passage?

• Statistic

• Quote

• Descriptive Segment

• Rhetorical Question

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Imagine standing in the icy winds of Antarctica, surrounded by thousands of Emperor Penguins huddling together for warmth. One penguin, separated from the group, waddles back with a belly full of fish to feed its chick. According to National Geographic, Emperor Penguins can dive as deep as 1,800 feet, holding their breath for up to 20 minutes. These extraordinary birds not only survive in one of the harshest climates on Earth but also thrive as a community.   

  

The sentence, “According to National Geographic, Emperor Penguins can dive as deep as 1,800 feet,” is an example of which lead?

• Statistic

• Quote

• Descriptive Segment

• Rhetorical Question

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Imagine standing in the icy winds of Antarctica, surrounded by thousands of Emperor Penguins huddling together for warmth. One penguin, separated from the group, waddles back with a belly full of fish to feed its chick. According to National Geographic, Emperor Penguins can dive as deep as 1,800 feet, holding their breath for up to 20 minutes. These extraordinary birds not only survive in one of the harshest climates on Earth but also thrive as a community.   

  

If the passage included the question, “How do these birds survive such brutal winters?” what type of lead would it be?

• Amazing Fact

• Rhetorical Question

• Quote

• Anecdote

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Imagine standing in the icy winds of Antarctica, surrounded by thousands of Emperor Penguins huddling together for warmth. One penguin, separated from the group, waddles back with a belly full of fish to feed its chick. According to National Geographic, Emperor Penguins can dive as deep as 1,800 feet, holding their breath for up to 20 minutes. These extraordinary birds not only survive in one of the harshest climates on Earth but also thrive as a community.   

  

The sentence, “One penguin, separated from the group, waddles back with a belly full of fish to feed its chick,” is an example of what type of lead?

• Statistic

• Anecdote

• Descriptive Segment

• Amazing Fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Imagine standing in the icy winds of Antarctica, surrounded by thousands of Emperor Penguins huddling together for warmth. One penguin, separated from the group, waddles back with a belly full of fish to feed its chick. According to National Geographic, Emperor Penguins can dive as deep as 1,800 feet, holding their breath for up to 20 minutes. These extraordinary birds not only survive in one of the harshest climates on Earth but also thrive as a community.   

  

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in a passage like this?

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CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Imagine standing in the icy winds of Antarctica, surrounded by thousands of Emperor Penguins huddling together for warmth. One penguin, separated from the group, waddles back with a belly full of fish to feed its chick. According to National Geographic, Emperor Penguins can dive as deep as 1,800 feet, holding their breath for up to 20 minutes. These extraordinary birds not only survive in one of the harshest climates on Earth but also thrive as a community.   

  

What is the purpose of the writing?

• To provide background information.

• To confuse the reader with too many ideas.

• To clearly state the main idea or autor's purpose of the writing.

• To include a quote from an expert.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6