The Writer's Tools Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of hook?

• Question

• Quote

• Statistic

• Conclusion

The purpose of a hook is to:

• Conclude the essay

• Grab the reader's attention

• Provide evidence

• Summarize the main points.

What are the three parts of the introduction are: A) Hook, Body, Conclusion B) Hook, Topic Sentence, Thesis C) Topic Sentence, Body, Conclusion D) Thesis, Body, Conclusion.

• A) Hook, Body, Conclusion

• B) Hook, Topic Sentence, Thesis

• C) Topic Sentence, Body, Conclusion

• D) Thesis, Body, Conclusion

Conventions in writing refer to:

• Grammar and punctuation

• Plot and setting

• Characters and dialogue

• Theme and tone

Being focused in your writing means: A) Including many topics B) Sticking to the main idea C) Using long sentences D) Avoiding paragraphs.

• Including many topics

• Sticking to the main idea

• Using long sentences

• Avoiding paragraphs

Abigail is writing an essay for her school project. What is the main purpose of a persuasive essay?

• Tells a story

• Describes a scene

• Argues a point

• Lists facts.

Abigail is learning the RACE strategy for answering questions in her English class. What does 'A' stand for in this strategy?

• Argue

• Answer

• Analyze

• Assess

Zoe is learning about the RACE strategy in her English class. She needs to remember what each letter stands for. Can you help her by identifying what 'C' stands for in the RACE strategy?

• Cite

• Conclude

• Compare

• Create

Grace is learning the RACE strategy in her English class. She knows that 'R' stands for Restate and 'A' stands for Answer. Can you help her remember what 'E' stands for in the RACE strategy?

• A) Elaborate

• B) Evaluate

• C) Explain

• D) Examine

What are cue/signal words for an expository essay?

• Firstly, secondly, finally

• However, on the other hand, in contrast

• For example, for instance, such as

• Therefore, thus, consequently