Types of Writing

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English
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7th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT one of the main types of writing?
Narrative
Informational
Figurative
Opinion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is an example of narrative writing?
Autobiography
Recipe
News article
Five-paragraph essay
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Of these examples, where would you be most likely to find narrative writing?
In a newspaper editorial about a presidential election
In a science-fiction story set on another planet
In the instruction manual for a stationary bike
In a Wikipedia article about mammals
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses figurative language?
The girl is five feet tall.
The girl is as tall as a tree.
The girl is taller than her brother.
The girl is very tall.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these sentences is an example of informational writing?
The car was a nauseating mix of purple or green.
This car is a great deal; it's 20 percent off!
Tim's mother peeled out and drove the car down the street at 50 miles per hour.
To get to the gas station, make a right at the next light and drive for one mile.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of argumentation?
To sway readers to your viewpoint
To share a story or experience
To pick a fight with readers
To deliver information
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one essential element of opinion writing?
Evidence-based arguments
Figurative language
A plot pyramid
Vivid detail
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