Something that happens, especially if unusual or important

Something that is new and original

A tendency to prefer one thing over another

The act of improving by expanding or refining

What does it mean to be innovative?

To give money or goods to help others

A tendency to prefer one person or thing over another

The act of improving by expanding

Something that happens in a situation

Giving something to help a cause

What is background information?

Facts, historical figures, timelines, and more

The act of improving by expanding

Something that is new and original

A tendency to prefer one thing over another

What does it mean to contribute?

To give something to help a person, group, or cause

To describe all things happening in a situation

The act of improving by expanding, enlarging, or refining

A tendency to prefer one thing over another

Something that happens, especially if unusual

To give something to help a cause

What does the term "Critical" mean?

Containing or making severe or negative judgments

Offering reasonable grounds for being believed or trusted

A place, person, or thing from which something comes

The systematic investigation into materials and sources

What is the definition of "Research"?

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources

A place, person, or thing from which something comes

Offering reasonable grounds for being believed or trusted

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done

What does "Source" refer to?

A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained

Containing or making severe or negative judgments

The way authors organize information in text

Offering reasonable grounds for being believed or trusted

What does "Credible" mean?

Offering reasonable grounds for being believed or trusted

The systematic investigation into materials and sources

A place, person, or thing from which something comes

Containing or making severe or negative judgments

What is the meaning of "Relevant"?

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done

Not related to the subject at hand

The way authors organize information in text

Offering reasonable grounds for being believed or trusted

What does "Text Structure" refer to?

The way authors organize information in text

The systematic investigation into materials and sources

A place, person, or thing from which something comes

Offering reasonable grounds for being believed or trusted

What is the denotative meaning of a word?

The main meaning of a word, not including feelings or ideas

The emotional and cultural meaning of a word

What does connotative meaning refer to?

The emotional and cultural significance of a word

What is informative writing?

Nonfiction writing that explains facts and information

Fictional writing that tells a story

Poetry that uses rhyme and rhythm

What is the purpose of explanatory writing?

To share knowledge and ideas by explaining a situation

What are characteristics?

A special quality or trait that makes something different

What is design thinking?

A non-linear, iterative process for creating innovative solutions

A method for drawing and painting

What is the purpose of an introduction in a piece of writing?

To make clear the text's purpose

What are body paragraphs typically divided into?

Topic sentence, illustration, explanation

What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

To sum up arguments and draw a conclusion

To provide background information

What are transition words used for in writing?

To establish connections between ideas

Informative Writing Quiz Practice 6th

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of informative writing?

To entertain readers

To enhance readers' knowledge and understanding of a topic

To persuade readers to take action

To confuse readers with complex language

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a common form of informative writing?

Articles

Textbooks

Novels

Reports

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does informative writing prioritize?

Personal opinions

Emotional appeals

Objective information

Fictional stories

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technique is used in effective informative writing?

Rhyming

Definitions

Storytelling

Humor

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the chief topic of a passage expressed or implied in a word or phrase?

Topic Sentence

Central Idea/Main Idea

Evidence Supporting Detail

Individual

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes a sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs?

Reason/Reasoning

Ideas

Topic Sentence

Individual

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What provides support for claims or an analysis of the text and can be evaluated by others?

Central Idea/Main Idea

Evidence Supporting Detail

Individual

Ideas

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Informative Writing Quiz Practice 6th

What is the primary goal of informative writing?

Which of the following is NOT a common form of informative writing?

What does informative writing prioritize?

Which technique is used in effective informative writing?

What is the chief topic of a passage expressed or implied in a word or phrase?

Which term describes a sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs?

What provides support for claims or an analysis of the text and can be evaluated by others?

What is an explanation or justification of an act, idea, or the ability to think and form judgments?

What term refers to a single human being, as distinguished from a group?

What is a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action?

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