Mastering Descriptive Writing Skills

Mastering Descriptive Writing Skills

7th Grade

10 Qs

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Mastering Descriptive Writing Skills

Mastering Descriptive Writing Skills

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.5.5, RI.7.4, RF.3.3B

+32

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a complete sentence? Provide an example.

A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

A complete sentence is a single word. Example: 'Run.'

A complete sentence is a question. Example: 'What time is it?'

A complete sentence is a fragment. Example: 'When we went to the store.'

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the main idea in a descriptive paragraph.

The main idea of a descriptive paragraph is the central theme or message it conveys.

The main idea is the specific details that support the theme.

The main idea is a summary of the paragraph's conclusion.

The main idea is the author's opinion on the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are two examples of literary devices used in writing?

Personification

Simile

Hyperbole

Metaphor, Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you improve sentence structure in your writing?

Ignore punctuation rules

Use active voice, vary sentence length, and ensure proper punctuation.

Always write long sentences

Use only passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

Period

Question mark

Exclamation mark

Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the importance of using adjectives in descriptive writing.

Using too many adjectives can confuse the reader.

Adjectives are important in descriptive writing as they enrich the text, allowing for clearer imagery and emotional resonance.

Adjectives are only necessary in poetry, not in prose.

Adjectives should be avoided to maintain simplicity in writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

To introduce a new topic unrelated to the paragraph.

To list supporting details for the main idea.

To provide a conclusion for the paragraph.

The purpose of a topic sentence is to state the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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