Informative/Explanatory Writing
9th Grade
•35 Qs
Similar activities
Rhetorical Devices (+ Sentence Review)
8th - 10th Grade
•36 Qs
Frankenstein: Chapter 1-4 with Opening Letters Quiz Review
9th - 12th Grade
•35 Qs
EOC Prep English I
7th - 9th Grade
•30 Qs
Pappas--Poetry Review Game
9th - 12th Grade
•40 Qs
Poetry Unit Vocabulary
8th - 12th Grade
•30 Qs
Literary Terms
9th Grade
•35 Qs
Using verbs correctly
9th - 12th Grade
•38 Qs
ELA Exam/EOC Terminology Review
9th - 12th Grade
•35 Qs
Informative/Explanatory Writing
Quiz
•
English
•
9th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Medium
+7
Standards-aligned
Brittany Hempker
Used 3+ times
FREE Resource
Enhance your content in a minute
35 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The purpose of informative/explanatory writing is to:
entertain the reader
persuade the reader
inform or explain a topic
describe a fictional story
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of informative writing?
A) Built around a thesis statement
B) Includes fictional stories
C) Focuses on personal opinions
D) Lacks factual evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
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
Why do we use informative/explanatory writing?
To entertain readers
To examine and communicate complex ideas in a clear and accurate way
To confuse the audience
To hide information
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: Informative/explanatory writing is used to show _______ of an idea.
comprehension
confusion
ignorance
disinterest
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
WHAT EFFECT does rhetoric have on the piece of writing/speech? Consider Ethos, Logos, Pathos.
Ethos appeals to credibility, Logos appeals to logic, Pathos appeals to emotion.
Ethos appeals to emotion, Logos appeals to credibility, Pathos appeals to logic.
Ethos appeals to logic, Logos appeals to emotion, Pathos appeals to credibility.
Ethos appeals to emotion, Logos appeals to logic, Pathos appeals to credibility.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is rhetoric?
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
A type of musical composition
A scientific theory
A historical event
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are rhetorical devices?
Figures of speech used to persuade or create an effect
Mathematical tools for solving equations
Devices used in electronic communication
Instruments for measuring physical quantities
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
38 questions
Poetry: Forms, Techniques, and Devices
Quiz
•
9th - 10th Grade
33 questions
Wordly Wise Book 6 Lesson 1 Test
Quiz
•
6th Grade - University
40 questions
English 11 Reading VDOE SOL Vocabulary
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
31 questions
Argumentative Vocabulary
Quiz
•
8th Grade - University
30 questions
PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES
Quiz
•
9th Grade
31 questions
Literary Elements, Figurative Language, and Genres: Oh My!
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
30 questions
Literary Devices Review #1
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
33 questions
Night: By Elie Wiesel
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
54 questions
Analyzing Line Graphs & Tables
Quiz
•
4th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
4th Grade
Discover more resources for English
15 questions
Making Inferences
Quiz
•
7th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Main Idea and Supporting Details.
Quiz
•
4th - 11th Grade
20 questions
Identify Supporting Details
Quiz
•
6th - 9th Grade
16 questions
Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice
Quiz
•
9th Grade
12 questions
IREAD Week 4 - Review
Quiz
•
3rd Grade - University
23 questions
Subject Verb Agreement
Quiz
•
9th Grade - University
25 questions
Greek and Latin Roots
Quiz
•
5th - 9th Grade
18 questions
Figurative Language Review
Quiz
•
9th Grade