Explanatory Essay Review

Explanatory Essay Review

11th Grade

12 Qs

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Explanatory Essay Review

Explanatory Essay Review

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English

11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In an introduction paragraph, what is BACKGROUND INFORMATION?

A general statement about the topic of your essay that grabs the

readers attention and makes them want to keep reading

Provides important background information on the topic or text

A single, clear, and concise sentence that

presents the main point or argument of your essay. It answers the

prompt and provides a roadmap for the rest of your essay.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of explanatory writing?

to inform/explain

to entertain

To persuade

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the body paragraphs in an essay?

To introduce the topic

To provide a conclusion

To support the thesis statement with evidence

To entertain the reader

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a body paragraph, what is CITE/EVIDENCE?

States ONE claim you made in your thesis. That will be the focus for the body

paragraph.

A quote from the text that clearly supports your claim and thesis.

Clearly explains how/why the quote proves your claim.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the LEAD IN to a quote?

The author's name and page number.

Provides information about what is happening in the story at the time of the quote.

Proper punctuation at the end of a quote.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a body paragraph, what is Explain/Reasoning?

States ONE claim you made in your thesis. That will be the focus for the body

paragraph.

A quote from the text that clearly supports your claim and thesis.

Clearly explains how/why the quote proves your claim in at least 2 sentences.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What helps your essay flow from one idea to the next?

Transition words and phrases

Conclusion

Similes

Facts

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