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WorksheetsAnalyzing Writing Prompts
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Everyone has done something that they will always remember. Think about a time you did something special that you will never forget. Now write a story about the time you did something special you will never forget. What type of essay are we writing?
Persuasive
Narrative
Expository
True or False. The Writing process is recursive; the work done in each stage influences what will be done in the others. It is common to go back and forth between the stages.
True
False
Your high school created a new district-wide policy banning cell phones during the school day and lunchtime. Which of the following types of writing could you complete to communicate your concerns to the appropriate audience best?
a flyer distributed to students during all lunches
a persuasive letter to the district's central office
a multimedia presentation submitted to the principal
Why is the Writing Process vital to you?
A friend is responding to a Prompt; Write a story that lightheartedly reveals the consequences of being irresponsible.
What type of essay are they writing?
Reflective
a memoir
expository
a narrative
Which of the following descriptions explains the purpose of prewriting within the writing process?
Prewriting is an essential part of the revision process because it allows you to redo your ideas repeatedly to perfect them.
Prewriting is always the same process because every audience and every writing type can be approached similarly.
Prewriting is the initial generation and organization of ideas to create coherent writing for a specific audience.
Which words tell you it is a narrative prompt?
Write an original story...
Analyze the theme...
Create an argument about which claim is stronger...
None of these.
Which response best identifies what the prompt tells you WHAT to respond about (what you would highlight)? Have you ever traveled to a place that you found very meaningful and rewarding? Write an essay that persuades others to visit this important place.
tell others a place to travel
persuade others to visit a meaningful place
persuade others about a place in the USA
persuade others about a rewarding place.
Which response best identifies what the prompt wants you to DO (what you would circle)? Charles Simmons said, “Live only for today, and you ruin tomorrow.” Do you agree? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
explain
agree
disagree
live
Which response best identifies what the prompt wants you to DO (what you would circle)? Write an essay convincing readers to break a specific habit that is harmful to their physical, emotional, or financial health.
convince others
be specific
break a habit
write an essay
Before writing your response you should __________ the prompt.
analyze
begin
glance at
make sure your pencil is sharpened and then answer
Which words indicate that a writing prompt is asking for a descriptive essay?
A) Describe in detail...
B) Argue the point...
C) Summarize the article...
D) Compare and contrast...
What is the main purpose of analyzing a writing prompt before starting your response?
A) To understand the task and requirements
B) To find the easiest part to write about
C) To check for spelling errors
D) To decide on a word count
Which of the following best describes a narrative writing prompt?
A) Tell a story about a personal experience
B) Explain how something works
C) Discuss the pros and cons
D) Describe a historical event
When a prompt asks you to 'evaluate,' what is it asking you to do?
A) Judge the value or significance
B) Provide a detailed description
C) Summarize the main points
D) Compare two different ideas
