8th Grade Informative Essays
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an informative essay?
To entertain the reader with a story.
To persuade the reader to take a specific action.
To inform or explain a topic to the reader.
To describe a personal experience.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Where should the hook be placed in an essay?
In the introduction.
In the conclusion.
In the body paragraphs.
In the bibliography.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is evidence in an essay?
A personal opinion that supports the thesis.
Direct quotes or paraphrased examples from the text that support the thesis or claims.
A summary of the entire essay.
An unrelated fact that adds interest to the essay.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the concluding paragraph do?
Introduces new ideas and arguments.
Restates the thesis and main points, and tells the importance of the topic.
Summarizes the introduction and provides background information.
Presents a counterargument to the main thesis.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the difference between informative and persuasive writing?
Informative writing aims to entertain, while persuasive writing aims to inform.
Informative writing aims to inform or explain, while persuasive writing aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.
Informative writing is always longer than persuasive writing.
Persuasive writing is only used in advertisements, while informative writing is used in academic papers.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What should be included in a strong thesis statement?
A brief summary of the essay's conclusion.
The main argument or claim of the essay, along with the key points that will be discussed.
A list of references used in the essay.
An introduction to the topic without a clear stance.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the function of the topic sentence in a paragraph?
To provide a summary of the paragraph.
To state the main idea of the paragraph.
To introduce a new topic unrelated to the paragraph.
To conclude the paragraph with a final thought.
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