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Literary Terms Quiz 6

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Narrative writing tells a story to ........... the reader.

a)

persuade

b)

entertain

c)

inform

d)

dismiss

2.

This style of essay is useful for essays that may entertain while they inform.

a)

Formal essay

b)

Informal essay

3.

What is the purpose of an informational or expository essay?

a)

To entertain the reader with an interesting story

b)

To inform or explain something to the reader

c)

To give a strong opinion on a topic

d)

To persuade the reader to change his/her mind

4.

What is an argument?

a)

A claim that has logic and facts.

b)

A claim that has feelings in it.

c)

A claim that tells a story.

5.

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

a)

To persuade the reader

b)

To entertain the reader

c)

To tell an interesting story

d)

To give information about a topic

6.

A _________ essay tells a story.

a)

descriptive

b)

narrative

c)

expository

d)

persuasive

7.

Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence: "In order to solve an algebra problem, you must isolate the variable on one side of the equation."

a)

Narrative

b)

Informative

c)

Argumentative

8.

Diction is the literary term that means:

a)

The connections we have with words

b)

An author's choice of words

c)

The definition of words

d)

The common way of speaking with friends

9.

What is drama?

a)

Movies

b)

Plays

c)

Video Games

10.

A ____ is a story or play that is acted out using characters in situations that imitate real life.

a)

Biography

b)

Drama

c)

Director

d)

Conflict