Expository Essay
For 100 points:
What is the writer's purpose of an expository essay?
The writer's purpose is to inform the reader of a certain topic. (writing workbook pg. 74)
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Persuasive essays are composed of what kind of paragraphs?
Persuasive essays are composed of argumentative paragraphs. (writing workbook pg. 16)
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What type of brainstorm is used for a Compare and Contrast essay?
A venn diagram. / Subject A/B/Both (writing workbook pg. 8)
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What page are the transition word examples on?
The transition word examples are on pg. 12 in our writing workbook.
For 100 points:
Which of these is NOT a good transition word?
But, So, And, Because
And.
For 200 points:
What is a process essay?
A process essay explains how to do something. (writing workbook pg. 94)
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In a persuasive essay, what two things help the reader comprehend the validity of the argument presented?
Details and explanations help the reader comprehend the validity of the argument presented. (writing workbook pg. 16)
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Each paragraph in a Compare and Contrast essay gives what kind of information?
Each paragraph in a Compare and Contrast essay gives information about one main detail. (writing workbook pg. 124)
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What are the three middle paragraphs of an essay called?
The three middle paragraphs are called 'body paragraphs'.
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For an outline, what is a time-saving solution for writing information down?
Hint: you do it for TedTalks too!
Using abbreviations.
For 300 points:
Name an example of a transition word or phrase that works for the expository essay type.
AMV: The first step is, First, Most importantly, The most important thing, Second, Then, After that, Another important thing is, Before doing the next step, The last step is. (writing workbook pg. 94)
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What is the goal of a persuasive essay?
The goal of a persuasive essay is to make a reader agree with the writer's opinion about a certain topic. (writing workbook pg. 20)
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What are the two types of adjectives that we use when comparing differences?
The two types of adjectives we use when comparing differences are 'comparatives' and 'superlatives'. (writing workbook pg. 156)
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What are the three parts of a 'perfect paragraph'?
The three parts of a perfect paragraph are topic sentences, supporting ideas, and clinchers. (writing workbook pg. 11)
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How many examples of proofreading marks are there?
Ten.
(writing workbook pg. 6)
For 400 points:
What is the difference between a helping verb and an imperative verb?
The difference between a helping verb and an imperative verb is: a helping verb is commonly used to give friendly advice, and an imperative verb is commonly used to give a command. (writing workbook pgs. 70-71)
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'Although' and 'Even though' are used to make what?
Hint: they show that both ideas are important, but one is MORE important than the other.
Concessions (writing workbook pg. 40)
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When writing a compare and contrast essay, the writer needs to remain ...?
...the writer needs to remain unbiased. One idea cannot be favored over the other. (writing workbook pg. 128)
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What is the purpose of a hook?
The purpose of the hook is to grab the reader's attention so they want to keep reading.
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How many options are there for placing transition words in a sentence? Where can you put them?
There are three options. At the beginning, in the middle, and at the end.
(writing workbook pg. 13)
For 500 points:
How should the body paragraphs of an expository essay be organized?
They should be organized in order of importance or chronologically. (writing workbook pg. 94)
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What does a persuasive essay require?
Hint: Persuasive Essay II
(writing workbook pg. 42)
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What do transition words and phrases show about the relationship between ideas in a compare and contrast essay?
Hint: Compare & Contrast Essay 1
The four categories show: two ideas are different, the similarities between ideas, contrast in an outcome, and offering a suggestion that contrasts another suggestion. (writing workbook pg. 134)
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What is needed for BGI (background information)?
AMV. Ex: Detailed information, which includes the history or cause of the problem of the topic.
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What are the nine examples of punctuation marks?
Period, comma, semicolon, colon, question mark, exclamation mark, quotation marks, parentheses, apostrophe.
(writing workbook pg. 5)