Exploring Descriptive Essays Quiz
Authored by Melinda Hathaway
English
7th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
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
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
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
Which part of a descriptive essay introduces the topic to the reader?
Body paragraph
Introduction
Conclusion
Thesis statement
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
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 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
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words is most likely to be used in descriptive language?
Quickly
Beautiful
Because
However
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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