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What do you say, Essay?

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT true about essay?

a)

derived from the French word essayer

b)

often gives the personal opinion of the author

c)

coming from a word that means “to attempt" or “to try

d)

has a word limit of 5,000 words

2.

This essay gives an explanation of an idea, theme, or issue to the audience by giving his personal opinions.

a)

expository

b)

descriptive

c)

narrative

d)

persuasive

3.

This essay allows artistic freedom, and creates images in the minds of readers through the use of the five senses.

a)

narrative

b)

persuasive

c)

descriptive

d)

expository

4.

This essay not only tells a story, but also makes a point by giving reasons.

a)

persuasive

b)

narrative

c)

expository

d)

descriptive

5.

This essay is presented through examples, definitions, comparisons, and contrast.

a)

narrative

b)

descriptive

c)

expository

d)

persuasive

6.

This type of essay gives a description about a particular topic, or describes the traits and characteristics of something or a person in detail.

a)

persuasive

b)

narrative

c)

expository

d)

descriptive

7.

This essay aims to convince the reader to accept the writer’s point of view or recommendation.

a)

persuasive

b)

expository

c)

narrative

d)

descriptive

8.

This essay is tells a real-life experience and is usually written in the first person that helps engage the reader.

a)

narrative

b)

persuasive

c)

expository

d)

descriptive

9.

This essay requires a lot of research to claim and defend an idea. The writer must build a case using facts and logic, as well as examples, expert opinion, and sound reasoning.

a)

expository

b)

persuasive

c)

descriptive

d)

narrative

10.

This part expresses the main idea of the whole essay.

a)

introduction

b)

conclusion

c)

thesis statement

d)

body