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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Designed to explain a subject to the reader. (Hint: facts only).
Descriptive
Persuasive
Expository
Narrative
Writer tells a story. (Hint: could be fiction or non-fiction).
Expository
Narrative
Descriptive
Persuasive
States the writers opinion and attempts to influence the reader. (Hint: must include both).
Descriptive
Expository
Narrative
Persuasive
Writing that uses the five senses to 'paint a picture' for the reader. (Hint: uses imagery).
Descriptive
Narrative
Persuasive
Expository
True or false: a narrative can be a story about someone else?
True
False
What is wrong with this expository sentence?
"Westbury High School serves over 2,000 students but none of the teachers are very good."
The writer does not say good things about Westbury
Includes the writer's opinion
It doesn't tell the exact number of students at Westbury
Nothing. It's just fine.
Is it ok for the writer to include their opinion in an expository piece?
NO! FACTS ONLY!
YES! AS LONG AS THEY BACK IT UP WITH FACTS!
Which of the five senses does this passage appeal to?
"The soft fur of the dog felt like silk against my skin and her black coloring glistened as it absorbed the sunlight, reflecting it back as a perfect, deep, dark mirror."
Touch
Smell
Sight
Sound
Taste
Non-fiction means fake
True
False
What is this persuasive sentence missing?
"Mr. Jackson is the best teacher at Westbury."
Reasons why
Attempt to influence
Writer's opinion
Topic
Which of the following is most likely to use persuasive writing?
A recipe
A "missing dog" poster
An advertisement
A news article
Which of the following is an example of narrative writing?
You should drink eight glasses of water each day to stay healthy.
Please help save the Amazon rain forest!
I want a new iPod for Christmas
Tim called Rita to ask her to the movies on Saturday
Where might you find descriptive writing?
In a newspaper editorial about political corruption
In a novel set on a strange alien planet in outer space
In the instruction manual for a new stationary bicycle
In a telephone directory
Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence? "You should drink a glass of milk at each meal to build healthy bones."
Persuasive writing
Informative writing
Descriptive writing
Narrative writing
Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence? "Since it was dark outside, I stumbled over a rock and fell on my face."
Persuasive writing
Informative writing
Descriptive writing
Narrative writing
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."
Persuasive writing
Informative writing
Descriptive writing
Narrative writing
Which of the following sentences is an example of descriptive writing?
Cold weather is good for you. A brisk walk can change your mood.
The air was so cold that my damp hair froze and my nose burned.
I never get cold.
To avoid the cold, it's best to wear a hat and gloves.
What is the main purpose of narrative writing?
To get someone to follow your advice
To provide a word-picture of a person, place, or situation
To tell a story in an interesting way
To explain the best way to complete a certain task
Both narrative writing and descriptive writing can be enhanced by providing lots of details. In the previous sentence, what does "enhanced" mean?
Improved
Delayed
Worsened
Obscured
Which of the following sentences is an example of informative writing?
The paint on the car was the most unusual color, sort of a purple-green mix.
To get to the gas station, make a right at the next light and drive for 1 kilometer.
This car is a great deal; it's 20% off.
Tim peeled out of the driveway and drove the car down the block at 60 kilometers per hour.
