ACT Essay Strategies Quiz

What is the main difference between the old and new ACT essay formats?

• The old essay had more complex prompts.

• The new essay requires evaluating multiple perspectives.

• The new essay is optional.

• The new essay is shorter.

What is the topic of the new ACT essay prompt discussed in the video?

• Intelligent machines

• Climate change

• Social media

• School uniforms

What is one of the tasks required in the new ACT essay?

• Write a poem

• Evaluate three perspectives

• Create a presentation

• Summarize a book

How much extra time is given for planning in the new ACT essay?

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 20 minutes

Why is it important to use the extra planning time effectively?

• To organize the essay and develop examples

• To take a break

• To read other essays

• To write more words

How should body paragraphs be organized in the new ACT essay?

• By personal opinion

• By number of examples

• By perspectives

• By word count

What is a suggested strategy for the third body paragraph?

• Ignore the third perspective

• Agree with all perspectives

• Challenge or support the third perspective

• Write about a different topic

What type of examples should be used in the new ACT essay?

• General examples

• Fictional examples

• Specific examples

• No examples

Why are specific examples important in the new ACT essay?

• They make the essay longer

• They are optional

• They help achieve a higher score

• They are easier to write

What is an example of a specific example mentioned in the video?

• The use of self-checkout lines

• The popularity of smartphones

• The rise of social media

• The invention of the internet