Exploring Descriptive Essays Quiz

Which of the following best defines a descriptive essay?

• An essay that tells a story with a clear sequence of events

• An essay that uses sensory details to describe a person, place, or thing

• An essay that argues a point of view

• An essay that explains how to do something

What is the main purpose of descriptive language in an essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To inform the reader

• To create a vivid image in the reader’s mind

• To compare two things

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Which of the following is an example of descriptive language?

• The cat ran quickly.

• The cat was black.

• The soft, silky fur of the midnight-black cat glistened in the sunlight.

• The cat is an animal.

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Which part of a descriptive essay introduces the topic to the reader?

• Body paragraph

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

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What is typically found in the conclusion of a descriptive essay?

• A summary of the main points and a final impression

• A list of sources

• A new topic introduction

• A step-by-step process

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Which of the following words is most likely to be used in descriptive language?

• Quickly

• Beautiful

• Because

• However

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What is the function of sensory details in a descriptive essay?

• To provide evidence for an argument

• To help the reader visualize the subject

• To list facts

• To compare two subjects

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Which sentence best shows the use of descriptive language?

• The dog barked.

• The dog is brown.

• The dog’s loud, booming bark echoed through the quiet, moonlit night.

• The dog likes to play.

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of a descriptive essay?

• Use of sensory details

• Clear organization

• Persuasive arguments

• Vivid imagery

What is the typical structure of a descriptive essay?

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Title, list, summary

• Question, answer, discussion

• Problem, solution, evaluation