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CREATIVE WRITING 17

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is one type of a controlling idea?
a)
Topic Sentence
b)
Example
c)
Supporting Details
d)
Conclusion
2.
True or False: The topic sentence belongs in the first sentence of each body paragraph.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
True or False: The topic sentence should explain what the entire essay will be about.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
True or False: The topic sentence should be at the beginning of each body paragraph and should tell what the body paragraph will be about. 
a)
True
b)
False
5.

What is an opinion?

a)

Something that can be proven

b)

The way you think or feel about a topic

6.
What is the purpose of opinion writing?
a)
To tell a story
b)
To give directions and steps on how to do something
c)
To tell others what you think and persuade them to agree with you
7.
We must ____________ our reasons so they are grouped together.
a)
organize
b)
color
8.
Begin every body paragraph with...
a)
An introduction
b)
Background information
c)
A memory.
d)
A topic sentence. 
9.

What is the first step of any writing process?

a)

Proofread the writing.

b)

Write a draft.

c)

Plan using notes and or graphic organizers.

d)

Cite sources.

10.
What do you call the last paragraph in an essay?
a)
Ending
b)
Finale
c)
Resolution
d)
Conclusion
11.
What do you call the first paragraph in an essay?
a)
Beginning
b)
Introduction
c)
Hook
d)
Grabber
12.
An opinion essay is written to convince the reader...
a)
My opinion doesn't matter that much. 
b)
My opinion is just like others. 
c)
My opinion is right, and here are the reasons why. 
13.
At the end of an opinion writing piece a good writer will...
a)
Reread it, but make no corrections. 
b)
Review it for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. 
c)
Turn it in. 
14.
What is a hook in an essay?
a)
something used for fishing
b)
it grabs the readers attention
c)
it tells what the essay is going to be about 
d)
it ends the essay
15.
What is a counterargument?
a)
The opposing viewpoint
b)
The writer's position that they are trying to prove
c)
Facts and statistics to support ideas
d)
Connects evidence to the claim
16.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The characters of a story are..
a)
who is in the story.
b)
the place. 
c)
the problem the characters face.
d)
the narrator. 
17.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The plot of a story includes...
a)
the different ending. 
b)
the five parts of a story- the events that take place.
c)
only the conflict.
d)
the author's biography.
18.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The conflict of a story is the...
a)
characters. 
b)
setting.
c)
narrator.
d)
problem the character faces.
19.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The protagonist of a story is...
a)
where the story happens. 
b)
the main character. 
c)
the exposition.
d)
the resolution.
20.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The theme of a story is 
a)
the message or moral the author presents. 
b)
the characters and their relationship.
c)
another word for setting.
d)
the words the characters say.
21.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The setting of a story introduces the...
a)
problem. 
b)
rising action.
c)
place and time the story takes place. 
d)
narrator. 
22.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The antagonist of a story is...
a)
the person or thing causing the problem
b)
the time period of the story.
c)
the message or moral. 
d)
the most exciting part.
23.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The introduction, or exposition, of a short story is also its...
a)
character.
b)
beginning.
c)
resolution.
24.
A personal narrative is about...
a)
someone else's life
b)
a small moment in your life
c)
a bird's eye view
d)
your family
25.
A personal narrative uses words like...
a)
he, she, them, they
b)
I, me, my mine, myself
26.
A personal narrative should not show any of your emotions.
a)
True
b)
False