Extended Writing Project Quiz

Where should the thesis or controlling idea be placed in the introduction?

• First sentence

• Middle of the paragraph

• Last sentence

• Not included

What type of paragraphs should the body of the essay contain?

• Coherent body paragraphs

• Random thoughts

• Unrelated stories

• Personal anecdotes

What should the conclusion of the essay do?

• Introduce new ideas

• Restate the thesis and summarize main points

• Provide a list of questions

• Offer a personal opinion

Which text structure involves listing information in order?

• Description

• Sequencing

• Compare and contrast

• Cause and effect

What is the purpose of the 'cause and effect' text structure?

• To list events in order

• To explain why something happens

• To describe a scene

• To compare two ideas

What should each paragraph for Hatshepsut contain?

• A fictional story

• Descriptive details

• A list of questions

• A personal opinion

What example should be provided in the paragraph for Perseus?

• A personal anecdote

• A sequencing of information

• A fictional story

• A list of questions

What is the role of the 'problem and solution' text structure?

• To list events in order

• To describe a scene

• To identify a problem and provide a solution

• To compare two ideas

What is one way to "hook" your reader's interest in an introduction?

• Start with a boring statement

• Use complex vocabulary

• Begin with an intriguing question

• Write a long paragraph

What should you do with the main points in your essay's conclusion?

• Ignore them

• Summarize them

• Repeat them word for word

• Delete them