Three Types of Essays

What is the purpose of an Explanatory essay?

• To persuade your reader/audience

• To inform or explain

• To tell a story and entertain the reader

What is the purpose of an Argumentative essay?

• To inform or explain

• To persuade your reader/audience. To argue an issue

• To tell a story and entertain the reader

What is the purpose of a narrative essay?

• To inform or explain

• To persuade your reader/audience

• To tell a story and entertain the reader

Which type of essay includes a counterclaim in its structure?

• Explanatory

• Argumentative

• Narrative

Fill in the blank: The ________ and ___________ essays should not include opinions or first person pronouns like 'I', 'me', or 'we'.

• Explanatory

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Descriptive

Which essay type must include descriptive details and dialogue between characters?

• Explanatory

• Argumentative

• Narrative

In a Narrative essay, what is the part of the story where the conflict starts to change or intensify called?

• Exposition/Beginning

• Rising Action

• Climax/Middle

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

An Argumentative essay should include your claim on the topic.

• True

• False

Which part of an essay rewords the thesis or claim and summarizes your points?

• Intro Paragraph

• Body Paragraph 1

• Conclusion

In a Narrative essay, what typically happens in the Resolution/End?

• The main conflicts are resolved and the story comes to an end

• The conflict starts to change or intensify

• The main character must make a choice

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10