Three Chocolate Essays Multiple Choice Questions

What is the main purpose of the explanatory essay?

• To tell a personal story about chocolate

• To argue that white chocolate is not real chocolate

• To explain what white chocolate is and how it compares to other types

• To convince readers to eat more white chocolate

Which sentence best shows the claim in the argumentative essay?

• A. “White chocolate may be sweet and fun to eat.”

• B. “Some people claim white chocolate should count as real chocolate.”

• C. “White chocolate should not be considered real chocolate because it doesn’t contain cocoa solids…”

• D. “Taste and appearance aren’t enough to change the definition.”

Which of the following is a feature of the narrative essay?

• It uses research and sources to support a position

• It includes facts and statistics only

• It tells a story with characters and dialogue

• It explains scientific terms with definitions

What do the explanatory and argumentative essays have in common?

• They both include a personal story about chocolate

• They both use direct quotes and evidence from sources

• They are both written from the first-person point of view

• They both describe how to make white chocolate at home

In the narrative, what does the character Jason use to support his view?

• A cooking video

• A chart comparing ingredients

• A chocolate bar wrapper

• A news article about chocolate factories

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Which detail from the explanatory essay supports the idea that white chocolate is not real chocolate?

• It melts like chocolate and looks similar too.

• It’s often confused with both true chocolate and chocolate bloom.

• White chocolate is made only with cocoa butter, milk, sugar, and sometimes extra oils.

• You’ll find it in cookies, cakes, candies, and other desserts.

How does the argumentative essay handle opposing views?

• It ignores them completely

• It agrees that white chocolate is the same as dark chocolate

• It presents them and explains why they aren’t strong enough

• It gives a detailed story instead of facts

What is the tone of the narrative essay?

• Serious and scientific

• Formal and persuasive

• Light and conversational

• Angry and frustrated

What structural feature is found in the explanatory essay but not in the narrative essay?

Which best describes the tone of the argumentative essay?

• Emotional and humorous

• Persuasive and confident

• Casual and uncertain

• Excited and playful