Persuasive Essays
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Expository Essay
Miss Michelle!
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I should NEVER write my own opinion on a persuasive essay. True or False?
FALSE.
100
Which of the following spellings is correct? a) seperate b) separete c) separate d) seperat
C) separate
100
Choose the best synonym for the word: APART A) joined B) separate C) moving D) together
B) separate
100
Another word for expository essay is ____________. A) poem B) narrative C) explanation D) title
C) explanation
100
What does Miss Michelle teach Caroline, Joel and Victoria during Bethel Saturday School? A) piano B) dance C) essay writing D) how to walk a dog
C) essay writing
200
All persuasive essays must have: A) a story B) statistics C) a thesis D) questions
C) A thesis
200
Which of the following spellings is correct? A) arguement B) argument C) arguemant D) arguemint
B) argument
200
Choose the best antonym for the word: SPECIAL A) ordinary B) inexpensive C) cool D) popular
A) ordinary
200
The most important thing to do when you start an expository essay is to _____________. A) name all the characters B) say when the action took place C) make the reader want to read on D) explain where the action took place
C) make the reader want to read on
200
How old is Miss Michelle? A) 14 B) 19 C) 22 D) 16
B) 19
300
Which two paragraphs of a persuasive essay is most similar? A) Introduction & Conclusion B) None of the paragraphs are similar C) Body Paragraphs & Conclusion D) Introduction and Body Paragraphs
A) Introduction & Conclusion
300
Which of the following spellings is correct? A) embarras B) embaras C) embarass D) embarrass
D) embarrass
300
Choose the synonym for the word: PROPER A) complicated B) obvious C) appropriate D) wrong
C) appropriate
300
Why should you use lots of vivid details in a personal expository? A) You need to take up more space on the paper. B) It's a great way to entertain people. C) Vivid details aren't necessary in a personal expository. D) You want your readers to imagine you in that situation.
D) You want your readers to imagine you in that situation.
300
What is Miss Michelle's last name? A) Kim B) Lee C) Yang D) Park
C) Yang
400
Logical appeal (a.k.a logo) includes: A) statistics B) point of view & impression C) facts and expert's opinion D) emotion & reaction
C) facts & expert's opinion
400
Which of the following spellings is correct? A) comitment B) commitment C) comitmment D) comitmant
B) commitment
400
Choose the best antonym for the word: PARALLEL A) equal B) perpendicular C) straight D) bent
B) perpendicular
400
In the body paragraphs of your expository essays, you should include the following: Points, Reasons, _________. A) thesis B) conclusion C) anecdote D) quotation
C) anecdote
400
What kind of dog breed does Miss Michelle own? A) a golden retriever B) a husky C) a chihuahua D) a dalmatian
C) a chihuahua
500
Which sentence in this introduction paragraph is the thesis statement? The average family spends $1500 a year on clothes for school. In this economy, that seems like a lot of money! Many people argue that students should wear uniforms to school instead of their own clothes. Wearing school uniforms saves families money, reduces bullying, and allows students to focus on academics instead of style. For these reasons, all students should be required to wear uniforms to school. A) In this economy, that seems like a lot of money! B) Many people argue that students should wear uniforms to school instead of their own clothes. C) Wearing school uniforms saves families money, reduces bullying, and allows students to focus on academics instead of style. D) For these reasons, all students should be required to wear uniforms to school.
D) For these reasons, all students should be required to wear uniforms to school.
500
Which of the following spellings is correct? A) perserverance B) persaverence C) perserverence D) perseverance
D) perseverance
500
Choose the best synonym for the word: ENTHUSIASM A) goal B) greatness C) entertainment D) passion
D) passion
500
Which of these is NOT an example of expository writing? A) research report B) a how-to article C) a short story D) directions
A) research report
500
What else does Miss Michelle teach at Bethel Saturday School, other than essay writing? A) piano B) clarinet C) photography D) dance
B) clarinet
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