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Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
What kind of REASON would it be if the verb is analyze?
Expository
Argumentative
Persuasive
Narrative
What kind of REASON would it be if the verb is describe?
Expository
Argumentative
Persuasive
Narrative
What kind of REASON would it be if the verb is debate?
Expository
Argumentative
Persuasive
Narrative
What kind of REASON would it be if the verb is compel?
Expository
Argumentative
Persuasive
Narrative
What do you have to assume about your AUDIENCE?
They have read what you read.
They haven't read what you read (and are "dumb").
They can be anyone like the Superintendent.
They are always ELA teachers.
When writing to your AUDIENCE you must use formal writing. What is the best example of FORMAL writing from the choices below?
Jonas was given 8 rules after being named Receiver of Memory.
He was concerned about the lying rule because he hadn't lied before.
He started to question his community & the people around him.
He did not know if he could even trust his own father.
What kind of FORMAT should an essay always be?
MPE
MPS
Story
Multiple Paragraph Essay
Multiple Paragraph Story
What kind of FORMAT should an narrative always be?
MPE
MPS
Story
Multiple Paragraph Essay
Multiple Paragraph Story
If the TASK says to analyze then debate which article makes a better claim…. What REASON are you writing for?
Expository
Argumentative
Persuasive
Narrative
If the TASK says to create a story that resolves the conflict between the two main characters using the setting and characterization from the original story What MUST you include in your story?
the same setting
new characters
resolution of conflict
a new setting
If the TASK says to compare the characters and explain how they establish different themes... What REASON do you have for writing?
Expository
Argumentative
Persuasive
Narrative
If the TASK says to cite evidence from at least two of the texts and you are given 3 texts…. How many pieces of evidence should you have in your essay at a minimum?
2
3
4
6
How many paragraphs should a basic essay have at a MINIMUM?
1
2
3
5
What must you include in a story when you are writing a Narrative?
Characters
Dialogue
Setting
Figurative Language
an ending
What are the technical terms for the beginning, middle, and end of an STORY?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
What are the technical terms for the 3 main parts of an essay?
Introduction
Transition
Body Paragraph
Hook
Conclusion
